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189. Don Perkins

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189. Don Perkins

While the story of the Dallas Cowboys never started for many fans until the early '70s, there was undoubtedly some star power in the 1960s.  One such performer was Don Perkins, their Fullback from the University of New Mexico.

Perkins played eight years in the NFL, all of which were with the Dallas Cowboys, and he would secure a selection to the Pro Bowl in six of them.  He was a cerebral player in that he lacked speed but had burst of quickness from the Line of Scrimmage and knew what to do to avoid tackles.  He would rush for over 6,000 Yards and be considered to be an above-average blocker.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1974
  • Position: Fullback
  • Games Played: 107
  • Notable Statistics: 1,500 Rushing Attempts
    6,217 Rushing Yards
    42 Rushing Touchdowns
    146 Receptions
    1,310 Receiving Yards
    3 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Punt Return
    8 Punt Return Yards
    22 Kick Returns
    443 Kick Return Yards
    67 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    66 Rushing Attempts
    284 Rushing Yards
    3 Rushing Touchdowns
    1 Reception
    4 Receiving Yards
  • Played For: Dallas Cowboys
  • College: LSU
  • Drafted: 9th Round, 106nd Overall in 1960
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1) (1962)
    Second Team All-Pro (1) (1967)
    Pro Bowl (6) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967 & 1968)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (8) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (8) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (5) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 & 1967)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Attempt (5) (1962, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (8) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (1) (1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1961)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 86. Rushing Attempts: 1,500
    87. Rushing Yards: 6,217

Should Don Perkins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 81.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.1%
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