| Chris Garlich | |
| Number: | 60, 61 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 17 July 1957 |
| Birth Place: | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lb: | 220 |
| College: | Missouri |
| Undraftedyear: | 1979 |
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| Pfr: | GarlCh20 |
Christopher James Garlich (born July 17, 1957) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979.[1] [2]
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] He retired after one season in the NFL.[13]