Walt Garrison
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Walt Garrison, born 7/23/44 in Lewisville, Texas. Ht. 6'0", playing weight: 205. Former Dallas Cowboys fullback. Walt was drafted in the 5th round in 1966 out of Oklahoma State University where he was a two-time All Big Eight Conference choice. He wore uniform #32 for the Cowboys from 1966-1974.
Took over at fullback after the retirement of Don Perkins in 1968. Led the team in receiving in 1971 with 40 catches and a 9.9 per catch average. Finished his career with 3,886 yards rushing and 1,794 yards receiving.
A "real" cowboy, Garrison spent time on the amateur rodeo circuit during the football off-seasons. His signing bonus with the Cowboys in 1966 included a horse trailer. A knee injury he sustained in an exhibition steer wrestling accident at the College National Rodeo Finals in 1974 ended his pro football career.
Garrison was a long-time spokesman for Skoal smokeless tobacco. In 1988 he published his biography "Once a Cowboy" with writer John Tullius.
[1974] in PR Dir. Curt Mosher: Dallas Cowboys Media Guide (in English). Dallas, TX: Dallas Cowboys Football Club, 20.
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