Benny Perrin Explained

Benny Perrin
Number:23
Position:Safety
Birth Date:20 October 1959
Birth Place:Orange County, California, U.S.
Death Place:Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:178
High School:Decatur (AL)
College:Alabama
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:3
Draftpick:65
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:5
Pfr:PerrBe20

Jesse Bennett Perrin (October 20, 1959 – February 3, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a safety for four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Perrin played for the legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1978 to 1981, winning NCAA National Championships in 1978 and 1979.

Perrin attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama, where he resided at the time of his death and was the owner of BB Perrins Sports Bar and Grille.

Perrin committed suicide at the age of 57 on February 3, 2017.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Alabama football player dies, coroner says. Gattis. Paul. February 3, 2017. AL.com. February 15, 2017.
  2. Web site: Former Alabama, pro football player Perrin dead at 57. Clines. Keith. February 3, 2017. Times Daily. February 15, 2017.