Ed 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.

This article is about the Wisconsin labor lawyer and politician. For the Appalachian hiker and conservationist, see Edward B. Garvey.
Ed Garvey
Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association
In office
1971 – June 1983
Preceded byMalcolm Kennedy Jr.
Succeeded byGene Upshaw
Personal details
Born
Edward Robert Garvey

(1940-04-18)April 18, 1940
Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2017(2017-02-22) (aged 76)
Verona, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
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