He Was The First Running Back To Do What?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2024
- An electrifying runner, former-Heisman Trophy winner Mike Garrett did something that nobody had done before. Exciting game footage enhanced with awesome music makes this a must watch!
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Thank you for the shot of Kansas City's Municipal Stadium at the end of the video! WOW!....take me back! Long Live the AFL!
You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
This is cool. I met Mike Garrett back in 1973 after the game when the Chargers came out to Washington DC to play the Redskins. I was 9 or 10 at the time and playing youth football down in Richmond Virginia and I recall being shocked at how soft Mike Garret's hands were when I shook his hand.I remember thinking, " Gosh! He has soft hands like a girl!" Johnny Unitas was playing Quarterback in that particular game and I also recall going with my Dad to the hotel where the Chargers were staying before the game to see a guy that was a friend of my Dad's by the name of Pettis Norman who was a Tight end for the Chargers. Pettis Norman had played against my dad when they were in college as both had gone to HBCU's. My dad had played at Virginia State University and Norman had played at Johnson C. Smith University.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I enjoy reading stories like the one that you provided since I never had any such experiences. I'm familiar with Pettis Norman - 1973 was his last year in the NFL. That SD/WA game in 1973 was in week one with the Chargers getting the bad end of the 38 to zero score. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@markgardner9460 I was that kid that would watch the NFL highlight show on Sunday mornings with Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshire. Additionally, since my dad was a college coach, I had early indoctrination and knowledge not normal for a kid my age. In 1974 the World Football league started. My dad was the director of Pro Personnel for the Florida Blazers and worked with guys such as Jack Pardee , Gary Collins, Wayne Milner, and Ross Fichtner to name a few. My dad had a respected football background and was from Western Pennsylvania. He played against Mike Ditka and Ross Fichtner in high school. Just so happens that I played against current Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy in high school myself. He played at Bishop Boyle Catholic and I played at Serra Catholic. I played ball in college as well but I am not going to write a book on this post. 😂
That's great stuff - thanks for sharing! I'd like to dig into the WFL more. I always liked the uniform color schemes and helmet logos. Hopefully I'll be able to dedicate a video to the WFL some day.
Regarding Gary Collins, I think that he deserves serious consideration for the Hall of Fame. Some may laugh, but at his retirement, his numbers were right up there.
Jack Pardee is the only Head Coach to coach in the WFL, NFL, USFL, college ranks (Houston) and the CFL.
Thank you for watching and commenting - I really appreciate it!
@@markgardner9460 I'd like to see a WFL video. If you ever consider a CFL video, consider QB Damon Allen, Marcus' younger brother, who won four Grey Cups from 93 to 2004.
Fantastic. Another great video transporting us to a beautiful time in football lore! The thing about Mike Garrett, as you point out, is that he could beat you a hundred different ways. Rushing, receiving, returning kicks, selling popcorn in the Mezzanine level, and occasionally passing. You show footage of Garrett's 53 yard passing completion to Gary Garrison against Buffalo, and Garrett also had over 90 yards rushing, as well as 3 receptions in that game. Garrett narrowly missed joining the exclusive 50-50-50 club that day. At least 50 yards rushing, receiving, AND passing in the same game. To my knowledge there are only two members of that club. Christian McCaffrey and a pretty good player named Walter Payton. Thanks again for a great video and an excellent profile on a sometimes neglected legend of pro football.
Thank you! Garrett was a terrific Running Back that could do it all, like you said. That was some great stuff that ypu pointed out, Colt. Thank you!
yer forgot his cheating usc football team. plus his deranged hatred of hank stram. i got 0 respet for this person
@@graciemaemarie11jones16 What was the issue between Garrett and Hank Stram?
I didn't know that there was an issue, but evidently there was.
@@markgardner9460I've tried to find out the issue but so far no dice...
My friend Ron Heller played on the same team as Mike Garrett the year Garrett won the Heisman.
Then, Garrett went to the pros and Ron scored two touchdowns against Wisconsin to win the national championship.
Then, Ron went on to try out for the Packers and made the team the first year but then he got cut by Vince Lombardi the second year.
So Ron decided to run the white powder up from Columbia to make his living but really never made it in life financially.
Saw a picture of him scoring 25-yard touchdown run, black and white photo, with 100,000 fans standing up screaming for him.
Dude was a GREAT player.
Yes he was - doesn't get nearly the recognition that he deserves, in my opinion.
Gotta love those old school Chargers helmets
No doubt. The best!
I love the uniforms of the old AFL teams. The Chiefs actually haven't changed too much from their early days.
I remember watching the NFL Films video about Super Bowl I. NFL films being NFL Films and not AFL Films, were very disparaging about the Chiefs, saying they weren't up to NFL caliber. Except for Mike Garrett. He got a lot of praise even from NFL Films even though the AFL-NFL rivalry was at its peak.
That's a great point. They have may changed less than any other team - maybe the Packers, too.
Yep, a Chiefs - Packers Super Bowl wouldn't look much different from Super Bowl I, at least as far as the uniforms. @@markgardner9460
The NFL Films movie (wasn't video at that time) was written and produced by friends of Pete Rozelle, and NFL Films was based in Philadelphia with pro-NFL people (Ed Sabol, Steve Sabol etc) running the operation. So of course you were going to see a film glorifying the NFL team, the Packers, and, as you wrote, disparaging the AFL team (Kansas City). Halftime score was Green Bay 14, Kansas City 10 and the Chiefs were right in that game. A bad 3rd quarter pass by Len Dawson was intercepted and led to the touchdown that swung the momentum the Packers way and they went on to win 35-10. Then, the PRO-NFL/anti-AFL media zoomed in on Vince Lombardi and asked him setup, softball questions to which he replied in ways that gave ultimate respect to the Packers and NFL, while diminishing the efforts of the Chiefs and the AFL. All this did was galvanize the AFL to prove to the NFL sycophants and crusty, corrupt, dirtbag NFL owners that in time they would see that the AFL was better. Super Bowls 3 & 4 went to the AFL teams (Jets and Chiefs) and those wins were convincing. Then all those NFL writers, owners and executives that bad-mouthed the AFL all those years had to eat big plates of CROW! Very satisfying...
Great channel for us old folks, that can say Don Maynard, George Sour, and Emerson Boozer and were not talking about a mixed drink. 👍
Being an old timer has it's advantages! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Sauer, not Sour, but your point is well made!
Great way to start my day. Thanks.
You're welcome - I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Putting this video together gave me a couple of ideas for future videos - can't wait to dig into it! Thanks for watching.
His low center of gravity, great balance and good foot work made him an extraordinary ball carrier. There must have been a half dozen times here, where he should have been thrown to the ground, but he'd just spin, or bounce out of the tackle and keep chuggin'.
He reminds me of Walter Payton, but not nearly as powerful. I say that on account of the spinning and bouncing moves of which you speak.
great
Thank you - I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
He retired just before I started watching games. I had no idea he was such a good baseball player. Kind of a precursor to USC legend, Anthony Davis. AD might make for a good video subject. Played in the WFL, CFL and I think tried to hang on with McKay and the original Bucs. Another great video Mark!
Thank you, Evan. Yes, AD is a great topic for a video - added it to my ever-growing list. He has national championships in both sports - amazing. I really liked his '77 Topps card as a kid. He put up monster numbers for the Southern California Sun.
Could you imagine the field day nowadays sports announcers would have commentating on such FAN-tastic footage??
They would actually be authentic and genuine in their rave comments, as opposed to hard-pressed accolades when they know that almost all of the rules are meant to increase offensive production. For example, they speak of receivers having "strong hands" when they make fine catches. Well, the gloves they use are as tacky as one could imagine. They just reach out and the ball sticks to their hands like glue - see it all the time with this "miraculous" one-handed catches. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Enjoyed this bio on Garrett. Interesting as always. 🏈
Thank you, Surfer! I'm glad you liked it.
I love the funky organ music you played at the 8 minute mark. It started out sounding like a funky version of the Yes song Roundabout. I wonder where you get this music from. I am a Hammond organ/ funk/ soul enthusiast so I love this stuff combined with the highlights and your commentary
I obtain the music from my editing software and TH-cam. I'm glad that you enjoy my videos. Thanks for watching and commenting!
"Garrett" was a "helluva" back ..in my "0pinion"...ran that ball..as if he was "catapulted" from a "cannon" and would "burn you"!!!
One BIG advantage that a small running back has is that he's hard to locate behind those big offensive linemen - gained some yards that a taller runner wouldn't have got.
Taking me back is right. Lonnie Warwick, Ed Podolak!, and Wally Hilgenberg shoving Garret out of bounds. 11:03 I missed most of these games but was a big Viking fan. How traumatic then to lose four superbowls.
I'm reminded of a post-game locker room fight between Lonnie Warwick and QB Joe Kapp. Each player insisted that their side of the ball was responsible for the day's loss.
@@markgardner9460 well good to know they got upset about losing.
I like i like
Right on! I love watching smaller Running Backs succeed. I should do a video about 'em.
Good one! I like these player profiles from the 60s and 70s. Obviously, sidelines were only suggestions to stop play.
Too bad Mr. Garrett did not decide to be Bo before Bo and play baseball and football. Might have had SB and World Series rings.
1st to comment. I love your channel. As you know by now.........
My favorite team is Detroit Lions.
All time favorite player Greg Landry.
And you can always tell it was Greg Landry on the field.
He wore High-Top Shoes.
Lions videos that I have: Charlie Sanders, Billy Sims and the video with Landry being the top QB. I love their '70's helmet design.
@@markgardner9460 You betcha.
The Lions should have kept the old uniform and helmet design!
1:44 love Garrett falling over the barrier and then the little kid falling over the trash can. Can you imagine what social media would do to that poor kid today?
Actually, I think it was a lady. A cop came to her rescue by pushing one of the little kids aside.
My Uncle having played for the Padres I grew up liking the Chargers. Boy they had an explosive offense back then and later another great one with Fouts and company!
What's the name of your uncle, if you don't mind me asking?
Bud Hardin. He played for the Cubs also. @@markgardner9460
I see that he was in the Army during WWII right after starting his professional career. He sacrificed a lot. Thank you!
Jack McKeon manager of the Reds, Marlins, and Padres said of him "If it weren't for that damn war everyone would know Buds name. He was injured in combat and that took his career. He went on to work with best friend Chuck Conners and worked with every series Patrick Duffy had later in his life as Patrick always insisted he work with him. He was really a great man. Thank you! @@markgardner9460
That's great behind the scenes stuff - I love it. Thank you for providing the details.
Mark and a good morning and to you, I’m gonna put on my Ron Mix powder blue #74 the silent assassin for this video
Awesome! That guy was somethin' else. He came out of retirement to play for the Raiders in 1971, so they had Hall of Famers across the entire offensive line: Otto, Shell, Upshaw, Bob Brown and Mix.
Love your videos!
Thank you - I'm glad to hear that!
Mark, I've said it before, but your efforts are much appreciated!
Thanks, I've got some new ideas for future videos that I'm really excited about. In fact, the next one is pretty interesting, I think.
@@markgardner9460 Wouldn't mind a video of John Madden or like I said earlier George Blanda's amazing 1970 season! Lou Groza would be interesting as well but probably not enough footage as would Tom Landry Paul Brown and George Halas...
Gotcha!
Love the video, great music. And, thanks for the directors cut footage lately.
I mostly missed Garrett, waiting for your James Brooks Chargers/Bengals episode. Cheers.
When I look at this video's thumbnail, it reminds me of Natrone Means. Thanks for the nice comments - much appreciated! Yeah, I have Brooks on my "to do" list (along with a lot of others, fortunately).
@@markgardner9460 Natrone Means! Almost forgot about him....
Chris Bermann called him Natrone Means Business which was apt on account of his rumbling running mannerism.
Good back playing in a great era....Garrett was compact, with balance. He could run angry & break tackles or cut and break ankles....did you see the lady take a header in the first few minutes? Ouch. Later in the vid I'm guessing Wally Hilgenberg wasn't on Garrett's Christmas Card List. Wally took him to the sidelines with a horse collar shiver and Garrett spiked the ball in his (Wally's) back, which drew a yellow hanky. I enjoy these older vids showing facilities, yard & down markers, field paint game officials etc. And as we've noted crazy field conditions and obstructions. Thanks brother you're appreciated.
Yes! I love looking at those types of things at the old stadiums, too......like Franklin Field's goofy little scoreboard/clock or the tiny one at Kansas City Memorial Stadium or those cheap wooden fences that were supposed to protect the players at War Memorial Stadium. The list goes on and on. Thanks for broaching this topic!!
Great video and nice mention of cookie Gilchrist!!!
Thank you very much. I wish that I had a lot more video for Cookie, so that I could dedicate an entire video to him.
@@markgardner9460 Cookie was a excellent running back!
He turned down entrance into the CFL Hall of Fame and somehow has not made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame which is a complete joke!
@@markgardner9460 i confess I don't understand their rationale at times!
@@markgardner9460 the 64 bills I believe could’ve challenged the NFL because of cookie.
I am big Vikings fan! I remember my brothers teasing when the Vikings lost to Chargers in 1971. It was probably my first memory of being a Vikings fan! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅
Mine was when the Vikes laid an egg at home to the Cowboys on Christmas Day 1971. My old man was plenty ticked at Cuozzo.
@@markgardner9460 I remember both of those games,and not too fondly!
Welcome into my library👋. I have seen a few of your videos, I am impressed. Great research info that is missing from most other sports content videos. Keep 👆 the great work. 🌟
Thank you very much - I appreciate your comments!
@12:36 The way Garrett took that handoff is nasty
Love ❤️ your work! Keep it up! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊
Thank you very much! I'll keep on keepin' on!
Toss power trap. Coach called that one boys. Mark im guessing you know the reference
Was it Dawson that said that?
At 12:52,you see the powder blue high top shoes and the bowed legs, and you knew it was Johnny Unitas!
He wasn't going to win many calf pose downs was he?
@@markgardner9460 Not likely!
I remember a story about him as a Colts rookie. He walked into the locker room for the first time, a lanky gangly guy and one of the players asked another player "WHO is THAT?" which prompted a reply "THAT is our new Quarterback". The inquiring player rolled his eyes upward.
@@markgardner9460 I vaguely remember that . And to think Unitas was on the Steelers practice squad in 1955 and Len Dawson spent his first 3 years with Pittsburgh as well....2 quarterbacks the Steelers let get away in the 1950s
Exactly - that's why Pitt hung onto Bradshaw for so long - they didn't want to get torched like they did before. Jim Finks was also on the Steelers squad from which Johnny U was cut.
Sure shows a lot of Mike's fumbles, for a highlight video
The Kansas City cheerleaders,like the Vikings cheerleaders of the era,were definitely collegiate ,not flashy, definitely nothing like today,or even the Cowboys cheerleaders,it was kinda modest...
The Vikings cheerleaders were actually high school cheerleaders from nearby Bloomington Jefferson. KC's looked very young, too.
@1:59 Beautiful crossover jump-cut
I had to check that out again - yep, great cut. I think he'd be good in today's game.
I knew he was on the good Chiefs teams but not on San Diego where i see that he had 1000 yards one season good one
Before the AFL-NFL merger in the 1970-71 season, the AFL had the AFL All Star Game which was played from the 1961-62 season through 1969-70 season.The last AFL All Star game and also the very last AFL game ever took place in the Houston Astrodome in mid January of 1970. It was the NFL which had the Pro Bowl. After the two leagues officially merged in the 1970-71 season the NFL Pro Bowl became the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl. Due to potential player injuries and declining interest over the last 20 years the last Pro Bowl game was played at the end of the 2020-21 season a week before that year's Super Bowl. Starting in 2021-22 the Pro Bowl became a flag football contest between the AFC and NFC Allstars.
Garrett could definitely break tackles especially given his size...
He had that low center of gravity that allowed him to spin out of danger and he had a great way of bouncing off tacklers.
I refuse to believe Mike Garret was 190 pounds, more like 175, which makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable.
Yeah, he probably did weigh closer to 175. Teams typically inflated smaller players' weights. Tony Dorsett and Fran Tarkenton are others that quickly come to mind.
As good as Garrett was the most exciting RB in Chargers history was Dickie Post. Why did he fizzle out? He was small and took a beating. Don't believe Post was exciting? You could ask Ron Mix the HOF offensive lineman who blocked for Post, but he died days ago. When Mix was to watch film of the game he'd say let's see Dickie. You should do a video on Ron Mix. Name another player offense or defense who was First Team All-Pro 9 seasons in a row.
I remember Dickie Post very well. And you're right -- his career was extremely brief. I think another video candidate should be Paul Lowe.
Munoz was All-Pro 11 straight years - 2 if the years were 2nd Team, but still...
@@deanouellette1868 Lowe started in SD and then went to KC whereas Garrett made the opposite transition. Both recorded 1000 yard seasons twice - Garrett in both stops.
@@markgardner9460 Yes, sometimes physics professors ask trick questions. In this case, the answer was no one else. All hail Ron Mix for most consecutive 1st team All-Pro honors. A record unlikely to be broken. Sure it was the AFL, but your QB hero Namath proved the AFL could beat the NFL in the biggest game.
"I guarantee" that you're right, Professor.
I just saw this "65 Toss power trap".....
The Chiefs used the Vikings defensive agressiveness against them in this game. It was demonstrated by not only that play, but also by the three end around plays by Frank Pitts which lead to long gainers.
@@markgardner9460 and 54 years later they still sting me as a Viking fan Stram definitely got the best of Bud Grant,..
Bud forfeited $500 that was paid to Hank who wore the microphone that helped to make him famous. NFL Films first asked Bud to wear it, but he declined. That would have been a mistake because Bud didn't speak much.
@@markgardner9460Indeed Grant was reserved and Stram was definitely self promoting!
Like I said as a Viking fan every time I see Stram or Garrett, I immediately think "65 Toss Power Trap ”
Mike Garrett (20) looks like a prizefighter with several times broken nose. No wonder with the likes of Phil Villapiano (41) delivering a helmet smash at 0:16. Raiders vs Chiefs rivalry was vicious in those days.
The first football helmet that I had was this same one - unfortunately, it was easy for defenders to pull on the middle bar and yank it to the side. These facemasks didn't last too long.
Thanx, I was trying to finds PV clothesline/horse collar, smdh
PV's vicious hit/clothesline tackle, wow
@@markgardner9460 Not a lot of padding in those old helmets. I think the Raiders would tape up their forearms to the elbow and use their arm as a club - to deliver blows to the ear hole of the helmets of opposing receivers.
There were a lot of those forearm shivers back then - they really used to ring a lot of bells. I'm glad that they cleaned that up.
His face mask wasn't duplicated by the old vibrating electric football 🏈🏈 game......all wide receivers were in his image
1;45 Garrett over the padding, lady over the trash can...
What was she doing down there anyway?
@@markgardner9460 Watching the game, I guess....
There weren't any seats down there, but fans could evidently walk down there because there were other people doing the same thing and the security guard/policeman didn't seem to mind. Different era - wouldn't/couldn't happen now.
I getting old, but I never heard you answer what he was the first to do. I understand hooking us a little bit but my watching 90 per cent of your video, I should have heard it. Re do the video and make it a little easier for us to hear it without having to watch ALL of it. 90 per cent is enough.
I stated that he was the first running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season for two different AFL/NFL teams. Then I followed that up by mentioning that Cookie Gilchist did it with the CFL and NFL.
1:48 woman fell oven trash can. 😂😂😂
She was trashed!
What about paul lowe and keith lincoln?did everyone forget about them?they were pretty good.
They were dang good, but they didn't do what Garrett did. I'd like to do a video on those two guys whom you mentioned.
Excellent players
What a cheap shot on 41 Raiders early on. Phil Villapiano I believe?
Yes, that was Phil...but that kind of stuff was commonplace.
Was that Dick Anderson (40) of the Dolphins missing the tackle on Garrett at 1:56?
#47 missed Garrett first, but then Anderson hit him too high at the 5 yard line, got a grip on a muddied jersey, then he spun and slipped away into the end zone. I'll have to check to see who # 47 is................it's Tom Beier.
@@markgardner9460 Yes, Mike Garrett was very elusive, a veritable warrior of the 60’s/70’s Sunday battles.
Anderson got some payback by running in a Garrett fumble for a TD in the Dolphins vs Chargers game in 1972. Same game in which Bob Griese broke his ankle.
Mark do you ever do anything on the coaches? I think Don Coryell George Allen Hank Stram all great candidates
That's a great idea - I'm going to add that to my list. Thank you!
@@markgardner9460 glad you like the idea I’d be interested
Paul Lowe, remember him?
Not too many RB's were rushing for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons back then. He is basically a forgotten AFL great. Thank you for bringing his name up.
No problem!
No way they were gonna pay a running back or anybody not named Joe Namath $500k in 1965. Garrett was lucky if he got $20k.
mosportshalloffame.com states that is the case. Missouri media outlets weren't and aren't nearly as monumental as those from New York, so it's conceivable that the signing didn't garner much national attention.
I feel so bad for those guys when I see those helmets!! Useless
...and the linemen used to butt heads on most plays
LONG TIME CHARGERS FAN FROM NEW YORK CITY DAN FOUTS IS THE GREATEST QUARTERBACK EVER AND CHARLIE JOINER IS THE GREATEST POSSESSION RECEIVER EVER
Don't forget Jefferson, Winslow and Muncie....great team. They beat the stuffing out of (my) Broncos a time or two (3-4-5).
How many rings did they win?
No rings, but a lot of great memories. Jefferson is my favorite WR of all-time and that's not gonna change. Muncie is right up there with my favorite RB's of all-time, too.
@@nathandodge665 Winning the SB is very difficult, I don't believe it to be the only measure of a goog/great team. The 90's Bills didn't win it all either (wide right) on a failed field goal was the closest they came....great teams? Absolutely. The '84 Dolphins, '86, '87 Broncos...great teams. Thanks I value your opinion.
@@jammininthepast but still not good enough
It had to be sweet for Garrett to get a measure of revenge against Kansas City.
I've been looking....did Garrett and Hank Stram have a major issue?
Cookie Gilchrist! He kinda got swept under the rug! He was a very good player.
It still seems odd seeing Johnny U in powder blue!
I have looked at stats..Otis Taylor 410 receptions.7306 yards 57 touchdowns HOF material or not?
I think they drafted Podelak to replace him after 4 years. That was a long time for a small running back to do his thing.
He's a definite HOF'er. Stats needs to be taken in the era in which they were accumulated.
The likes of Mike Garrett and Gale Sayers were changing the face of the HB. Creating the importance of the all-purpose back. And why did Wally Hilgenberg not get called for late-hit against Garrett. Pushing him while he was out-of-bounds. Garrett got flagged for throwing the ball at Wally. That should've been off-setting penalties.
Back then they had a 3-5 foot "cushion", so Wally was given the free pass, so to speak.
@@markgardner9460 It took balls for Garrett to do that,in my opinion! Hilgenburg was a bit crazy!
Wally could be wild. Csonka said that Wally bit him on one of his calves during the Super Bowl.
@@markgardner9460 I guess that makes him a real Purple People Eater. The Vikes got him off wavers in '68. Wally became a full starter from '69-'76. 10 ints, 15 fumble recoveries. Not a bad career.
He was tough - took and gave a lot of bug hits over the years. I think he had CTE.
Don't know what was a more pitiful sight: Unitas in a Charger uniform or Namath as a Rams player.
They were both awful, weren't they? I have dedicated videos to both players' final year that's located in my Playlist. My vote goes to Johnny U, but it's very close.