Pete Cole

Garth Robert Cole (May 5, 1916 – September 7, 1971) was an American professional football guard who played four seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Trinity University.

Early life and college Garth Robert Cole was born on May 5, 1916, in Stamford, Texas. He attended Stamford High School in Stamford.

Cole was a member of the Trinity Tigers of Trinity University from 1933 to 1936. He played in two games for the Giants during the 1937 season. On January 15, 1939, the Giants played a team of football All-Stars in the NFL's first-ever All-Star game. Cole played in ten games in 1939. He also appeared in the 1939 NFL Championship Game but the Giants lost 27–0 to the Packers. He played in nine games in 1940.

Personal life Cole died on September 7, 1971, in Dallas County, Texas.