San Francisco State University

Garrity, who is also a member of the Gridiron Club Football Hall of Fame, was a four-year starter for the Gators under legendary coach Vic Rowen. During his sophomore campaign, the outside linebacker earned All-Far West Conference (FWC) Honorable Mention. He earned Second-Team FWC honors in 1980 after posting 89 tackles and nine sacks his senior season. He finished his career with 325 tackles. After graduating with his BA in 1981, Garrity was a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys and earned a try-out with the club. He graduated with his BA in 1981 and went on to serve the San Francisco Police Department for 33 years. Garrity was a well-known captain in the Tenderloin before taking the role of commander in 2013 and later retiring in 2015.