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Fletcher Joseph Perry (January 22, 1927 – April 25, 2011) was an American professional football fullback who played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1948 to 1960, the Baltimore Colts from 1961 to 1962, and returned to the 49ers in 1963 for his final ...
Died: April 25 , 2011 in Tempe, AZ. College: : 15 (6788th overall since 1960) High School: ( ) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1969 () More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 3x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro.
Feb 11, 2023 · Joe Perry. One of the 1st African-American stars in the NFL. Nicknamed “The jet” for his power and speed, Perry was one of the most dominating and electrifying runners of his time. In 1954, he became the 1st African American to be named MVP of the NFL.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/0PSjXLPyxP — CCSU FOOTBALL (@CCSUfootball) February ...
Full Name: Fletcher Joseph Perry. Birthdate: January 27, 1927. Birthplace: Stevens, Arkansas Died: April 25, 2011 in Chandler, Arizona. High School: David Starr Jordan (Los Angeles, CA) Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: September 13, 1969 Presenter: Josephine Morabito, Co-Owner, 49ers
Apr 25, 2011 · SAN FRANCISCO -- Hall of Fame fullback Joe Perry, the first player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and nicknamed "The Jet" for his sensational speed, died Monday. He was 84. The...
Joe Perry, 84, one of the first African American stars of professional football, whose superb running for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950s led him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame,...
Fletcher Joseph Perry, American footballer and broadcaster; born Stephens, Arkansas 22 January 1927; married Donna (one son, three daughters, one stepdaughter); died Tempe, Arizona 25 April...
