James Garvey was a 1964 graduate of Adelphi University, and was an official with Metropolitan New York Lacrosse from 1963-87, officiating high school, college and club games. He officiated in seven NCAA Lacrosse Championships, including the inaugural championship in 1971. In addition to lacrosse, Garvey served as both an NCAA football and basketball official from 1964-87, officiating four football bowl games (including the 1987 Cotton Bowl) and five NCAA basketball championship tournaments.

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