Ed Garvey
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This article is about the Wisconsin labor lawyer and politician. For the Appalachian hiker and conservationist, see Edward B. Garvey.
Edward Robert Garvey (April 18, 1940 – February 22, 2017) was an American lawyer, activist, and Democratic politician from Wisconsin. He was executive director of the National Football League Players Association (player's union) from 1971 to 1983. He also ran unsuccessfully for United States Senate (1986 and 1988) and Governor of Wisconsin (1998). Later in life he organized the first "Fighting Bob Fest", an annual gathering of progressive activists in Wisconsin.
Quick Facts Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association, Preceded by ...
Ed Garvey | |
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Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association | |
In office 1971 – June 1983 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm Kennedy Jr. |
Succeeded by | Gene Upshaw |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Robert Garvey (1940-04-18)April 18, 1940 Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 2017(2017-02-22) (aged 76) Verona, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
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