Post category:hall of fame / Running Backs Post author:phil Image Gallery of Joe Perry, Running Back 1948-1963 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 195949ers 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 49ersThe former 49er spent 2 seasons (1961 & 1962) in Baltimore where he rushed for 1034 yards.Baltimore Colts Runner Joe PerryThe 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 1958A total of 14 seasons with San Francisco he racked up 8689 yards and 68 touchdowns with an average-yards-per-carry of 5.2.Joe Perry 49ersThe 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 1953NFL 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.Joe PerryBaltimore 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.Joe Perry Baltimore ColtsJoe PerryJoe PerryJoe PerryJoe PerryJoe PerryJoe Perry Joe Perry Football Cards From the Topps 1959 set - It was the Hall of Famers 12th season in the NFL. Rushed for 602 yards and 3 touchdowns. Joe Perry 1959 San Francisco 49ers Topps Football Card #80the Jet, Joe Perry on his 1962 Topps card. At 35 years old was the Colts #2 rusher with 359 yards.Joe Perry 1962 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #4 Tags: colts, p named players, san francisco 49ers Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Δ If You Like It - Please Share! Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Read more articles Previous PostWilbert Montgomery Next PostSam Huff phil Owner/Operator of NFL Past Players. Also runs New Orleans Saints History You Might Also Like Walter Abercrombie December 19, 2015 Greg Pruitt May 25, 2019 Doug Atkins January 18, 2016 Earl Campbell February 25, 2016