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Garry Porterfield

Garry Mark Porterfield (born August 4, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was also a linebacker for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Porterfield attended Bixby High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tulsa, where he was a two-way end.

Porterfield was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 14th round (187th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft. He also was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 17th round (131st overall) of the 1965 AFL draft. In December 1964, he opted to sign with the Cowboys. He was considered a defensive end, before switching to linebacker and then to offensive guard. Porterfield played in two games for the Cowboys. He was waived on September 30.

In October 1965, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he played 2 seasons at outside linebacker. He was released in 1967.

In 1968, he was named the offensive line coach at the University of Tulsa.

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