Bill Perkins (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Born: | January 12, 1941 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Died: | February 5, 2016 (aged 76) Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Jersey City (NJ) Snyder | ||
| College: | Iowa | ||
| NFL draft: | 1963 / Round: 12 / Pick: 160 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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William Osborne Perkins II (January 12, 1941 – February 5, 2016)[1] was a criminal defense attorney who served two terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and also played in four games as a running back for the New York Jets.
Biography
Early years
Perkins was born in
track & field.[1]
College football
Perkins accepted a football scholarship from the
fullback, registering 62 carries for 380 yards (led the team) and 2 rushing touchdowns. His 6.1-yard average led the team and was second in the Big Ten Conference. As a senior, he was third on the team with 48 carries for 237 yards (4.0-yard avg.) and no touchdowns. He finished his college career with 110 carries for 617 yards, a 5.6-yard average and 2 rushing touchdowns
.
Professional football
Perkins was selected by the
taxi squad. On November 1, he was promoted to the regular roster.[2] He was a backup halfback and kickoff returner and played in 4 games. He was released on September 8, 1964.[3][1]
Law and political career
Perkins enrolled in
African American president of the Hudson County Bar Association. He was disbarred by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 2000 by consent.[4]
Other activities
Perkins was also an assistant football coach at Saint Peter's University. From 2001 to 2010, he was the assistant director for the New Jersey Recreation Department.[1]
Personal life
His uncle was
NFL
. He was fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, French, and Polish.
On February 5, 2016, Perkins died in Teaneck, New Jersey, survived by four children, including hedge fund manager Bill Perkins.[5][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "William Perkins Obituary". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Jets Put Ex-Hawk Perkins on Roster". November 2, 1963.
- ^ "Transactions". September 9, 1964.
- ^ "In re Perkins". Casetext.
- ^ McDonald, Terrence (February 9, 2016). "Bill Perkins, former Jersey City assemblyman, dies at 76". The Jersey Journal.