Dub Garrett

William Davis "Dub" Garrett Jr. (January 29, 1925 – July 24, 1976) was an American professional football player who played for the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State University.

Early life and college William Davis Garrett Jr. was born on January 29, 1925, in Dundee, Mississippi and attended Dundee High School. In 1946, he was named second-team All-SEC by the AP again. Garrett was named first-team All-SEC by both the AP and UP his senior year in 1947. He was inducted into Mississippi State's athletic hall of fame in 1999.

Professional career Garrett was selected by the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in the second round, with the 10th overall pick, of the 1948 AAFC draft, and by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) in the third round, with the 21st overall pick, of the 1948 NFL draft. He led the NFL in fumble return yards and fumble return touchdowns that season.

Personal life Garrett died on July 24, 1976, in Dundee, Mississippi.