Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Sad News: Joe “The Jet” Perry Passes Away At Age 84



Joe Perry who played for the San Francisco 49ers' and who also was the first black "star" in modern professional football passed away on Monday, April 25th in Tempe, Arizona. 

The cause was complications of dementia which he had for about 10 years.  Mr. Perry's doctor believed the dementia was caused by football concussions.  His wife says his brain will be donated to a Boston University facility to reissue brain issues. 



Our prayers go out to his family and friends!

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