Joe perry 49ers biography
Joe perry 49ers biography
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Joe Perry (American football)
American football player (1927–2011)
American football player
Perry c. 1954 | |
| Position: | Fullback |
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| Born: | (1927-01-22)January 22, 1927 Stephens, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died: | April 25, 2011(2011-04-25) (aged 84) Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High school: | Jordan (Los Angeles, California) |
| College: | Compton (1944) |
| Undrafted: | 1948 |
Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
Fletcher Joseph Perry (January 22, 1927 – April 25, 2011) was an American professional footballfullback 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 year in football. He was exceptionally fast, a trait uncommon for a fullback and one which earned him the nickname, "the Jet".
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