(1940 – 2017) A lawyer, politician and activist, Ed Garvey had a long history of advocating for progressive state and national issues. He received public attention in his role as executive director for the National Football League's Players Association, gaining national recognition for work on developing antitrust laws that countered restrictions put on player’s freedom of movement between different football teams. After leaving the NFLPA, Garvey served as deputy attorney general in Wisconsin under Bronson La Follette, specializing in environmental issues. Garvey also became a prominent leader with Wisconsin labor groups. Garvey was the editor and publisher of the political website ‘FightingBob.com’, focusing on Wisconsin and national issues from a center-left perspective. We appreciate all the ways that Garvey supported, advised and helped launch the Farley Center dream that continues to be realized.