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Perkins was originally drafted out of the University of New Mexico by the Baltimore Colts, but Perkins had already signed a contract with the Cowboys before Dallas was granted an NFL franchise, so the Colts were compensated for his staying with the Cowboys. Perkins began playing with the Cowboys in 1961, rushing for 4.1 yards per carry in his first season. During his career, he continued to maintain his 4.1 yards per carry average, accumulating 6,217 yards total over eight seasons (third on the Cowboys' all-time list behind Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett) and being named to six Pro Bowl teams.
Towards the end of his career, Perkins was placed more in a blocking fullback role, where he remained until his retirement prior to the 1969 season. He was inducted into the Ring of Honor at Texas StadiumTexas Stadium has been the home field of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys since 1971. It is located in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, the stadium was to have originally been a domed stadium, but the alongside his quarterbackThe quarterback is a position in the offensive backfield of American and Canadian football. He is generally the leader of the offensive team when it is on the field, responsible for initiating play by the snap of the ball from the center. After snapping t Don MeredithDon Meredith (born April 10, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Texas) was an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Drafted out of Southern Methodist University by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1960 NFL draft, Don Meredith was traded to a in 19761976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 12 UN Security Council votes 11-1 to admit the Palestinian Liberation Organization January 15 Would-be Gerald Ford presidential assassin Sara Jane Moore is s.