From Compton College - Joe Perry started off with the 49ers of the old AAFC in 1948 and by the time he left pro ball in 1963 as a Baltimore Colt he the NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher with 9723 yards.
Joe Perry, 49ers Hall of Fame Runner
49ers Hall of Famer Joe Perry sporting this new-style facemask supposedly designed to protect hi broken jaw. Perry played in San Francisco from 1948 to 1960 and is still the 49ers #2 All-Time Leading Franchise Rushing Leader.
Joe Perry of the 49ers wearing a Face Mask that protects his Jaw
From the 1959 game between the 49ers and Rams at Kezar Stadium. YA Tittl eturns to hand off to running back Hugh McElhenny as Joe Perry counters in the other direction. The 49ers would blank the Rams this day 34-0.
YA Tittle hands off to Hugh McElhenny against the LA Rams in 1959
49ers Great Joe "The Jet" Perry (#34). Played a total of 14 seasons with San Francisco (played 2 with the Colts) and when he retired in 1963 he was the NFL's All Time Leader Rusher with 9723 yards - 8689 of those were with the 49ers. As of the 2022 season - almost 60 years later, that number still ranks #2 (behind Frank Gore) with the 49ers franchise Career rushing leaders. In the background team mate YA Tittle (#14) watches.
Joe Perry & YA Tittle of the San Francisco 49ers
The former 49er spent 2 seasons (1961 & 1962) in Baltimore where he rushed for 1034 yards.
Baltimore Colts Runner Joe Perry
The 49ers Hall of Famer picks up some yards against the Green Bay Packer Defense in 1958 NFL action.
Joe Perry picks up yardage against the Green Bay Packers in 1958
A total of 14 seasons with San Francisco he racked up 8689 yards and 68 touchdowns with an average-yards-per-carry of 5.2.
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The NFL's leading rusher in 1953 with 1018 yards on 192 carries. He also had 10 rushing touchdowns which was tops for the year as well.
Joe Perry San Francisco 49ers 1953
NFL running back spent 16 years in professional football. Led the league in rushing 3 times (1949, 1953 and 1954). Also had the most touchdowns rushing those years as well. Finished his career with 9723 yards and 71 rushing touchdowns.
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Baltimore Colts running back Joe Perry sets to take a hand off from Johnny Unitas. After 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers Perry spent 2 seasons with the Colts.
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