J.D. Garrett
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PositionHalfback
BornNovember 28, 1941
Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.
Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 2012 (aged 70)
Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.
Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||
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| Born | November 28, 1941 Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | July 4, 2012 (aged 70) Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Natchitoches Central (LA) | ||||||||||||
| College | Grambling State (1960-1963) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1964: 18th round, 249th overall pick | ||||||||||||
| AFL draft | 1964: 8th round, 60th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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John D. Garrett (November 28, 1941 – July 4, 2012) was an American professional football halfback. He played for the Boston Patriots from 1964 to 1967.[1][2] He spent decades coaching football and track at Natchitoches Central High School, his alma mater. He also taught thousands of Natchitoches youth to swim as a swim instructor at the city's local pools.