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Ben Garry

1956 – 2006

American football player

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Lived 1956 – 2006 (aged 50). Ben Garry was an American american football player.

Benjamin Earl Garry (February 11, 1956 – June 24, 2006) was an American professional football running back who played two seasons with the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 1978 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Early life Benjamin Earl Garry was born on February 11, 1956, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. He attended Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In 1975, he recorded 178 carries for 846 yards and nine touchdowns, and nine catches for 47 yards and one touchdown. Garry was inducted into Southern Miss' M-Club Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He did not sign with the team until December 20, 1978. He played in 11 games for the Colts in 1979, totaling 13 carries for 41 yards, three receptions for nine yards, and eight kick returns for 135 yards. He posthumously received the Bill Wade Unsung Hero Award at the All-American Football Foundation's 79th Banquet of Champions in August 2006.

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Benjamin Earl Garry

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ben Garry?

American football player (1956-2006)

When was Ben Garry born?

Ben Garry was born on 11 February 1956 in Hazlehurst.

When did Ben Garry die?

Ben Garry died on 24 June 2006 in Mobile.

What was Ben Garry's occupation?

Ben Garry was an american football player.

What nationality was Ben Garry?

Ben Garry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Garry

· Wikidata: Q18645736

· DBpedia: Ben Garry

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