Best known for his exploits on the football field, Garwood is the only person in history to have won three William Leitch Medals.
He won his first Leitch Medal the following season, topped New Town's goalkicking and played in their 1951 premiership team.
The Tasmanian won his second Leitch Medal in 1955 and at the conclusion of the 1957 season was relieved of his coaching duties.
He was a top order batsman but didn't manage to score a half century in his career, with a best of 49 which came against Victoria in 1953–54.
Garwood became the first Tasmanian in 13 years to represent Australia when he appeared for his country in a Test match against New Zealand in 1985.