Garry Spencer Puetz (born March 14, 1952) is a former American football guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Valparaiso University and was drafted in the twelfth round of the 1973 NFL Draft.

In 1971 and 1972, he was named to the Kodak College Division All-American Team. A three-time All-ICC offensive tackle (also kicker in 1972), he owns the distinction of earning a Super Bowl ring in 1982 with the Washington Redskins.

Garry Puetz

Puetz played baseball in college for two seasons, hitting .321 each year and leading the Crusaders in hitting in 1972 .

Garry Puetz

Puetz is retired after spending 14 years as Director of Transportation for the Forsyth County (Ga.) School System and 23 years in the Pupil Transportation field.

Garry Puetz

1952 births

Living people

People from Forsyth County, Georgia

Sportspeople from the Atlanta metropolitan area

People from Elmhurst, Illinois

Players of American football from DuPage County, Illinois

Players of American football from Cook County, Illinois

Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football offensive guards Valparaiso Beacons football players New York Jets players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Philadelphia Eagles players New England Patriots players Washington Redskins players