Chris Garlich
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Position: | Linebacker |
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Born: | (1957-07-17) July 17, 1957 (age 67) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Kansas City (MO) Rockhurst |
College: | Missouri |
Undrafted: | 1979 |
Career history | |
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Christopher James Garlich (born July 17, 1957) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979.[1][2]
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 fout 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]
References
- ^ "Chris Garlich Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Garlich, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Gibson, Greg (December 2, 1973). "Sumner captures crown". Columbia Missourian. p. 76. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Heitholt, Kent (October 18, 1974). "Powerful Rockhurst presents big test for Kewsp". Columbia Missourian. p. 24. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Cards, Rockhurst ready for showndown". Independence Examiner. November 13, 1974. p. 8. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Ladue dominates 4A all-star team". Daily Capital News. December 11, 1974. p. 9. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Scholastic Magazine names High School All-Americans". Sedalia Democrat. January 26, 1975. p. 10. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Lewis signs with Missouri". Jefferson City News. February 23, 1975. p. 16. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Onofrio is honored, Saturday is worry". Morgantown Dominion Post. September 29, 1976. p. 45. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "St Louis Cardinals signings". Galveston Daily. June 6, 1979. p. 34. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "St Louis". Madison Wisconsin State. August 22, 1979. p. 24. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "St Louis Cardinals". Kannapolis Daily Independent. October 17, 1979. p. 12. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "St Louis". Galveston Daily News. May 20, 1980. p. 12. Retrieved August 6, 2023.