1958 Topps football card of Hall of Fame running back Joe “The Jet” Perry, who passed away recently at the age of 84. Perry played 16 seasons of pro ball, starting his career with the San Francisco 49ers in the old All America Football Conference in 1948. He played for the Niners until 1960, spent a couple of years as a Baltimore Colt, then returned to San Fran for his final season in 1963. Perry was a three-time Pro Bowler, NFL MVP in 1954, and was named to the NFL All Decade team for the 1950s. He was the first back in league history to record consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. Perry hosted a popular music and sports radio program during his playing days, and after retiring from the NFL competed on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour.
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May