Once, Twice, Three Times A Cowboy: Walt Garrison

[Doomsday101]

Returning to north Texas was a homecoming of sorts for me, and while driving to meet some extended family for dinner on Thursday evening I happened to pass a Ford dealership. No big deal, I pass one every day back at home, but this was not any ordinary Ford dealer, this was Bill Utter Ford. What does that have to do with anything, you ask? Ordinarily nothing, but if you grew up in the area, then you might remember that Bill Utter's long times spokesman is none other than Walt Garrison, one of the biggest charterers to ever play for the Cowboys.
Walt, like more famous night-crawling companion and former teammate Don Meredith, is a north Texas original. He was born in Denton and raised in nearby Lewisville. With his upbringing in a area that was much more rural than it is today, Garrison was destined to become a cowboy with a lower cased 'c'. His first love has always been the rodeo. His raw athletic talent and toughness also allowed Walt to become a Cowboy twice over. Before joining Tom Landry's club, Walt has played his collegiate football as an Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker and fullback.
Away from the game, Garrison spent his off-seasons competing on the professional rodeo circuit. As a boy he dreamed of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo and Walt continued to pursue his passion for his first love throughout his football career. It was an injury suffered during an exhibition steer wrestling event at the college rodeo national championship that brought his football career to an end. Walt has often stated that he never had a single regret over the incident, even though the blown knee that he suffered took him out of the national football league.
Garrison's engaging personality and cowboy charm, at least as much as his football and rodeo skills, are responsible for his success after leaving the big stage. He is a story teller extraordinaire. You cannot spend time around Walt and not enjoy yourself, his own love of life is infectious. Former teammates, when they think of Walt, always tell of his impact on the team, not just on the field but away from the game as well. Walt Garrison is a talker.

http://dallas.suntimes.com/cowboys/7/75/86582/once-twice-three-times-a-cowboy-walt-garrison

 

[5Stars]

I read his book, but cannot remember how something went when someone said, "If you needed 8 yards, Walt would get you 9 yards....if you need 11 yards, Walt would get you 9 yards"...or something like that.

Dooms, you can probably correct me.

 

[Doomsday101]

I read his book, but cannot remember how something went when someone said, "If you needed 8 yards, Walt would get you 9 yards....if you need 11 yards, Walt would get you 9 yards"...or something like that.

Dooms, you can probably correct me.

Meredith said if you needed 5 yards Walt would get you 5, if you need 10 yards Walt would get you 5.

 

[Doomsday101]

Growing up Walt was one of my hero's. I saw him both on the football field and at rodeo events and was even fortunate enough to meet him and spend some time. My Uncle was in charge of the YMBL Rodeo at the Beaumont fair grounds and had Walt over for dinner one evening, it was a kids dream come true to talk and have dinner with someone I looked up to. Walt signing bonus was a double horse trailer and he was asked about his pay once and he just laughed and said they are paying me to play football? My dad works 12 hour days in a factory for a lot less and they pay me to play football.

 

[mrmojo]

Was a real cowboy who became a Cowboy. Loved to watch him run he was tough SOB, wouldn't go down easy. Skoal really put him on the national map.

 

[dallasdave]

Returning to north Texas was a homecoming of sorts for me, and while driving to meet some extended family for dinner on Thursday evening I happened to pass a Ford dealership. No big deal, I pass one every day back at home, but this was not any ordinary Ford dealer, this was Bill Utter Ford. What does that have to do with anything, you ask? Ordinarily nothing, but if you grew up in the area, then you might remember that Bill Utter's long times spokesman is none other than Walt Garrison, one of the biggest charterers to ever play for the Cowboys.
Walt, like more famous night-crawling companion and former teammate Don Meredith, is a north Texas original. He was born in Denton and raised in nearby Lewisville. With his upbringing in a area that was much more rural than it is today, Garrison was destined to become a cowboy with a lower cased 'c'. His first love has always been the rodeo. His raw athletic talent and toughness also allowed Walt to become a Cowboy twice over. Before joining Tom Landry's club, Walt has played his collegiate football as an Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker and fullback.
Away from the game, Garrison spent his off-seasons competing on the professional rodeo circuit. As a boy he dreamed of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo and Walt continued to pursue his passion for his first love throughout his football career. It was an injury suffered during an exhibition steer wrestling event at the college rodeo national championship that brought his football career to an end. Walt has often stated that he never had a single regret over the incident, even though the blown knee that he suffered took him out of the national football league.
Garrison's engaging personality and cowboy charm, at least as much as his football and rodeo skills, are responsible for his success after leaving the big stage. He is a story teller extraordinaire. You cannot spend time around Walt and not enjoy yourself, his own love of life is infectious. Former teammates, when they think of Walt, always tell of his impact on the team, not just on the field but away from the game as well. Walt Garrison is a talker.

http://dallas.suntimes.com/cowboys/7/75/86582/once-twice-three-times-a-cowboy-walt-garrison

"Just a little pinch between the lip and gum will give you satisfying pleasure."

 

[dallasdave]

Returning to north Texas was a homecoming of sorts for me, and while driving to meet some extended family for dinner on Thursday evening I happened to pass a Ford dealership. No big deal, I pass one every day back at home, but this was not any ordinary Ford dealer, this was Bill Utter Ford. What does that have to do with anything, you ask? Ordinarily nothing, but if you grew up in the area, then you might remember that Bill Utter's long times spokesman is none other than Walt Garrison, one of the biggest charterers to ever play for the Cowboys.
Walt, like more famous night-crawling companion and former teammate Don Meredith, is a north Texas original. He was born in Denton and raised in nearby Lewisville. With his upbringing in a area that was much more rural than it is today, Garrison was destined to become a cowboy with a lower cased 'c'. His first love has always been the rodeo. His raw athletic talent and toughness also allowed Walt to become a Cowboy twice over. Before joining Tom Landry's club, Walt has played his collegiate football as an Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker and fullback.
Away from the game, Garrison spent his off-seasons competing on the professional rodeo circuit. As a boy he dreamed of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo and Walt continued to pursue his passion for his first love throughout his football career. It was an injury suffered during an exhibition steer wrestling event at the college rodeo national championship that brought his football career to an end. Walt has often stated that he never had a single regret over the incident, even though the blown knee that he suffered took him out of the national football league.
Garrison's engaging personality and cowboy charm, at least as much as his football and rodeo skills, are responsible for his success after leaving the big stage. He is a story teller extraordinaire. You cannot spend time around Walt and not enjoy yourself, his own love of life is infectious. Former teammates, when they think of Walt, always tell of his impact on the team, not just on the field but away from the game as well. Walt Garrison is a talker.

http://dallas.suntimes.com/cowboys/7/75/86582/once-twice-three-times-a-cowboy-walt-garrison

In the Cowboys first Super Bowl win over the Dolphins in Jan of 1972 Walt had his tongue split open an was spitting blood and was just laughing about it, no big deal to Walt.

 

[5Stars]

When they asked Garrison if he ever saw Tom Landry smile he said, "Nope. I've only been here 9 years".

 

[dallasdave]

When they asked Garrison if he ever say Tom Landry smile he said, "Nope. I've only been here 9 years".

Yeah, Walt was honest too !!!

 

[chris1995]

When Walt played they also had Calvin Hill and Duane Thomas. Now that was a talented backfield.

 

[dallasdave]

When Walt played they also had Calvin Hill and Duane Thomas. Now that was a talented backfield.

That was one of the best backfields of all time.!!!