Benny Perrin

American football player (1959–2017)

American football player
Benny Perrin
No. 23
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born:(1959-10-20)October 20, 1959
Orange County, California, U.S.
Died:February 3, 2017(2017-02-03) (aged 57)
Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur (AL)
College:Alabama
NFL draft:1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65
Career history
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1985)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:9
Sacks:1
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at NFL.com

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

References

  1. ^ Gattis, Paul (February 3, 2017). "Former Alabama football player dies, coroner says". AL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  2. ^ Clines, Keith (February 3, 2017). "Former Alabama, pro football player Perrin dead at 57". Times Daily. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
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1979 Alabama Crimson Tide football—consensus national champions
Head coach
Bear Bryant
Assistant coaches
Ken Donahue
Sylvester Croom
Mal Moore
Bill Oliver
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St. Louis Cardinals 1982 NFL draft selections
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