Defensive Tackle
No. 85
UCLA
"He's been called by new head coach Lou Holtz 'probably our best defensive lineman at the end of last season.' A very aggressive, active 'fiery' player, Galigher plays with intensity and hustle. He's rated better against the run.
Galigher started 11 games in 1975 as the right defensive tackle and missed one game with a hip injury. His great strength and speed earned a him starting berth in the second half of the Jets 30-24 win over the Chiefs. Ed notched four and one half sacks and recovered a fumble at Miami on November 9.
Coaches like his mean streak- Ed loves to hit people. He played 13 games in 1974 despite a painful rib cartilage injury suffered early in the season. Ed has started at left defensive end but seems to be more at home at tackle.
Ed revealed after 1973 that he secretly signed with the WFL and played out his option in 1974. His WFL contract breached, he returned to the Jets. Nagging injuries have marred his further development. Drafted fourth in 1972, Galigher played left and right defensive tackle and right end as a rookie.
Galigher played in the American Bowl where the Jets saw him. He transferred to UCLA from Chabot JC and was honorable mention All-Pacific Coast.
He majored in engineering. Ed won the California JC wrestling championship in the last two seconds of the match. His hometown is Hayward, California."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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