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"Garry split his playing time last year between right guard and right tackle and even filled in at center against Tampa Bay. He proved to be a versatile and hardy performer, moving to the spot he was needed most. 'He's an intelligent player who should come into his own this year,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'The moving around has probably hurt him but if he keeps his weight down, guard should be his spot.' Garry has started 42 consecutive games. He gained notoriety last year when Howard Cosell singled him out for laughing during the Jets-Patriots Monday night game- Garry gained the full backing of his teammates.
He made a surprising entrance as a 12th round draft choice when he opened his rookie campaign ahead of veteran Dave Herman at right guard. Garry started the first four games before suffering a broken bone in his foot. He was on the inactive list for seven of the last nine games. He signed a WFL contract but it was breached.
Garry was a two-time college division All-American and three times All-Indiana Collegiate Conference. He has a B.S. in physical education.
An articulate and amusing speaker at banquets with an easygoing nature, Garry is the holler guy of the team. His birthplace is Elmhurst, Illinois and his hometown is Chicago. His name is pronounced 'Pets.' "
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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