Age, Biography and Wiki

Jim Garrett was born on 19 June, 1930 in Passaic, New Jersey, U.S., is an American football player and coach (1930–2018). Discover Jim Garrett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 19 June 1930
Birthday 19 June
Birthplace Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of death 9 February, 2018
Died Place Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 19 June. He is a member of famous player with the age 87 years old group.

Jim Garrett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Jim Garrett height not available right now. We will update Jim Garrett's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Jim Garrett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Garrett worth at the age of 87 years old? Jim Garrett’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim Garrett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income player

Jim Garrett Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1930

James William Garrett Jr. (June 19, 1930 – February 9, 2018) was an American football player, coach, and scout.

He played college football at Utah State University.

1946

He was an All-county and All-state selection in 1946 and 1947.

He also received All-state honors in baseball as a senior.

He accepted a football scholarship from Saint Mary's College of California.

He transferred after his sophomore season to Utah State University and had to sit out for one year.

1950

He was an All-Skyline Conference fullback as a junior in 1950.

He also led the baseball team in batting with a .429 average as a senior, while playing catcher.

1951

After graduating in 1951, he went into the United States Army and served for two years at Fort Lee, where he was twice named All-Army and set a rushing record for the Fort in 1953.

1952

Garrett began his coaching career in the United States Army, serving as athletic director at Quartermaster Center and School at Fort Lee, from 1952 until his discharge in May 1954.

1954

On January 25, 1954, he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

He played in 5 exhibition games, but suffered a knee injury and was waived on September 7.

He signed a baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and attended their spring training following his NFL rookie season.

1955

On March 3, 1955, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he was a starter.

He played in seven games, registering 5 carries for 33 yards.

He was named the football head coach at Pawling High School on September 8, 1955.

1956

In July 1956, he signed with the New York Giants, but broke his leg in six places during spring drills and was placed on the injured reserve list.

1957

On June 21, 1957, he signed with the Ottawa Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

He was released on August 14.

In 1957, he began coaching football at the United States Coast Guard Academy, where he also was an assistant director of athletics, while helping with the basketball and baseball coaching.

1959

In June 1959, he was hired as an assistant football coach at Lehigh University.

1960

He served as football head football coach at Susquehanna University from 1960 to 1965 and Columbia University in 1985, compiling a career college football coaching record of 39–21–1.

Garrett attended Rutherford High School, where he played as a halfback and linebacker.

In July 1960, he was named the athletic director and head football coach at Susquehanna University.

1961

He led the football team to a 39–11–1 record, which included undefeated seasons in 1961 and 1962.

1962

He also coached the baseball team from 1962 to 1965 and guided the track and field team in 1961.

1965

He was fired during the seventh game of the 1965 season for assaulting a player.

Gustave Weber replaced Garrett as head coach and led Susquehanna to two losses, both against non-conference opponents, the team finished the season 0–9 overall.

1966

Garrett served from 1966 to 1967 as a talent scout for the Blesto 9 scouting service.

1968

In 1968, he assumed the head coach position for the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League.

He scouted for the Dallas Cowboys during three periods of time: 1968-1969, 1974-1975 and 1987-2003.

As a college scout for the Cowboys, he wrote the original scouting report on quarterback Troy Aikman and famously pushed for the team to draft wide receiver Randy Moss.

1970

He spent most of the next 40 years in the National Football League as an assistant coach with the New York Giants (1970–1973), the New Orleans Saints (1976–1977), and the Cleveland Browns (1978–1984).

1974

He was named vice president and head coach of the Houston Texans of the fledgling World Football League, from April 1974 until the team's collapse and location move during the month of October.

1975

On May 14, 1975, he was named the football head coach at Millburn High School in New Jersey, where he had a brief stint.

1984

On December 27, 1984, he was named the head coach at Columbia University, taking over a program that had won only five of its last 63 contests and had one winning season since 1963.

His time in the school was fraught with controversy, and was forced to resign as the team went 0–10, among accusations of verbal and physical abuse.

After the season, his sons John, Jason and Judd, who were enrolled at Columbia, transferred to Princeton University.

1986

In 1986, he scouted for the Buffalo Bills.

Garrett and his wife Jane (née Lentz) were the parents of eight children.