Obit of Detty, Garnett "Moose" - Unknown County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 20 May 2007 Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Bring's FH--Tucson AZ Tucson Citizen, Tucson AZ Garnett "Moose" Detty completed his earthly mission on November 1, 2003 after 82 years of service. Surrounded by his family, Moose slipped peacefully into eternal rest after a prolonged illness. Detty was born in Oklahoma on January 9, 1921 and raised in Goodland, KS by his mother, Bessie Detty, a registered nurse. Sports were an integral part of his life and Detty competed in baseball, football, basketball, wrestling and boxing. His early participation fostered a lifetime passion for sports and paved the way to his becoming a true pioneer in the field of sports medicine. After graduating high school Detty enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1940. Less than a year later he was on the island of Midway when the Japanese attacked. He took part in both battles of Midway and his gun crew was credited with sinking a submarine and making numerous hits on a Japanese troop ship, which likely prevented an enemy invasion. For his actions and leadership during the battle of Midway, Detty earned a battlefield commission becoming one of the youngest Marines to ever achieve the rank of Commissioned Warrant Officer at the age of 22. During the war, Detty participated in several Pacific campaigns including landings on Tarawa and Saipan, where his severe wounds sent him stateside for the remainder of the war. Using the GI Bill, Detty attended the University of Oregon where he played football and received a Bachelor of Science degree. After college, Detty was hired by the Naval Training Center in San Diego as an athletic trainer and boxing coach. A number of Detty's boxers made the 1952 Olympic squad including Ed Sanders, who won the heavyweight gold medal in Helsinki. Detty was recruited by the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 1960's and soon became their Head Athletic Trainer. Known as an innovator, Detty received over 20 patents for products in the sports medicine field and was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 1994. The NFL's Hall of Fame also recognized Detty's achievements and contributions in injury treatment and rehabilitation. In 1975, Detty retired from the Eagles to run his business, Pro Orthopedic Devices, full time. Detty established a factory in Tucson to manufacture his sports medicine braces, at times employing as man as 100 Tucsonans. Today Detty's oldest son, Gerry, owns the business. His other children, Angela, Tom and Mike, all at one time or another worked for their father. In addition to his children, Moose Detty is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, Angela. The true apples of his eyes were granddaughters, Meghan and Colleen who will greatly miss their Grandpa Moose. Faithful companions, Yaqui and Shawnee provided comfort to their master - never strayed far from his side. Detty will be remembered for his mischievous sense of humor and his ability to quickly turn a perfect stranger into a friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. The Detty family would also like to thank hospice workers, Konnie and Cecilia for their compassion and professionalism which made it possible for Moose to spend his final days at home. A Mass will be said for Moose Detty at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd., on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, Moose requested that contributions be made to the Moose Detty Memorial Scholarship, C/O NATA - ref, 2952 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html