Garry Mark Porterfield (born August 4, 1943) is an American former professional football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was also a linebacker for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Tulsa.
Early life
Porterfield attended Bixby High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tulsa, where he was a two-way end.[2]
Professional career
Porterfield was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 14th round (187th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft.[3] He also was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 17th round (131st overall) of the 1965 AFL Draft.[4] In December 1964, he opted to sign with the Cowboys.[5] He was considered a defensive end, before switching to linebacker and then to offensive guard. Porterfield played in two games for the Cowboys.[1] He was waived on September 30.[6]
In October 1965, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he played 2 seasons at outside linebacker.[1] He was released in 1967.
Personal life
In 1968, he was named the offensive line coach at the University of Tulsa.
References
- ^ a b c "Garry Porterfield". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Tulsa Stuns Houston (Nov. 16, 1963)". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "1965 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "1965 AFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Pros Don't Ink Rhome, Mates Sign". December 20, 1964. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Cowboys Drop Porterfield". October 1965. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
