Garry Porterfield Explained

Number:86
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:August 14, 1943
Birth Place:Pawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:231
High School:Bixby (OK)
College:Tulsa
Draftyear:1965
Draftround:14
Draftpick:187
Afldraftyear:1965
Afldraftround:17
Afldraftpick:131
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Cflstatus:Import
Pfr:PortGa20

Garry Mark Porterfield (born August 4, 1943) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Tulsa.

Early years

Porterfield attended Bixby High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tulsa, where he was a two-way end.[1]

Professional career

Porterfield was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 14th round (187th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft.[2] He also was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 17th round (131st overall) of the 1965 AFL Draft.[3] In December 1964, he opted to sign with the Cowboys.[4] He was considered a defensive end, before switching to linebacker and then to offensive guard. He was waived on September 30.[5]

In October 1965, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he played 2 seasons at outside linebacker. He was released in 1967.

Personal life

In 1968, he was named the offensive line coach at the University of Tulsa.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tulsa Stuns Houston (Nov. 16, 1963) . January 12, 2019.
  2. Web site: 1965 NFL Draft . . January 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: 1965 AFL Draft . . January 12, 2019.
  4. Web site: Pros Don't Ink Rhome, Mates Sign . 20 December 1964 . January 12, 2019.
  5. Web site: Cowboys Drop Porterfield . October 1965 . January 12, 2019.