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| Date of birth | September 2, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Date of death | November 17, 1975 (aged 44) |
| Place of death | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| US college | Miami (1951–1954) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Carl E. Garrigus (September 2, 1931 – November 17, 1975) was an American professional football quarterback who played one season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He played college football and baseball at the University of Miami.
Early life
[edit]Carl E. Garrigus was born on September 2, 1931, in Miami, Florida.[2] He attended Fort Lauderdale High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[3]
College career
[edit]Garrigus was a member of the Miami Hurricanes of the University of Miami from 1951 to 1954.[4] He was a letterman in 1952 and 1954.[4] He completed 27 of 47 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in 1954.[5] Garrigus also played baseball for the Hurricanes.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Garrigus played in 11 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 1955, completing 23 of 37 passes (62.2%) for 308 yards and three interceptions while rushing 35 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns.[4] He also had one defensive interception for 19 yards and one punt return for four yards.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Garrigus was a high school football coach after his playing career.[7] He died on November 17, 1975, in Miami due to injuries suffered in a car crash.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carl Garrigus". cflapedia.com. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ^ "Carl Garrigus". statscrew.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "Carl Garrigus". miamihurricanes.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Carl Garrigus". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "1954 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Roster". sports-reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "Multiple Sports Stars- UM Men's Sports". hurricanewarriors.com. Retrieved November 26, 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Carl Garrigus New Pompano Coach". Fort Lauderdale News. June 12, 1955. p. 23. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "Carl Garrigus, Miami football star". St. Petersburg Times. November 19, 1975. Retrieved November 26, 2014.