Chris Garlich
American football player (born 1957)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christopher James Garlich (born July 17, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) in 1979. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.[1][2]
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
| No. 60, 61 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 17, 1957 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kansas City (MO) Rockhurst |
| College | Missouri |
| NFL draft | 1979: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Career
He played for Rockhurst HS as a fullback/linebacker and was also a high jumper.[3] He became All-State in 1974 and All-Midlands team by Big Eight magazine.[4] In November 1974 he sustained a knee injury and underwent surgery.[5] He became again a 4A All-state offensive team and an All-American.[6][7]
In February 1975 he committed to Missouri University.[8] He lettered all his four years at Missouri. In September 1976 he became defensive player of the week in the Big Eight Conference.[9] In 1978 he became co-captain of the Tigers together with center Pete Allard.
Garlich signed as an undrafted free agent in June 1979 with the St. Louis Cardinals.[10] He was cut in August 1979 by the Cardinals.[11] In October 1979 he signed again with the Cardinals.[12] Garlich appeared in nine games for the Cardinals during the 1979 season.[citation needed] He retired after one season in the NFL.[13]