Perry broke the 49ers' color barrier in 1948, a year after Jackie Robinson's Major League Baseball debut with the Dodgers. He was the first player to record consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and was a member of the famed "Million Dollar Backfield."
He was also a really nice guy (and sharp dresser) who always took the time to pose for pictures with pesky kids wearing Members Only jackets.
Thanks for the memories.
He was a great guy. I was sad to hear this news this morning.
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