Johnny Perkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American football player
Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1953
Place of Birth: Franklin, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 25-Apr-2007
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Johnny Perkins
- John Eugene Perkins (April 21, 1953 – April 25, 2007) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League who spent his entire career with the New York Giants.
- Perkins was born in Franklin, Texas.
- He played college football at Ranger College before transferring to Abilene Christian University.
- A second round draft pick in the 1977 NFL Draft, Perkins played in 71 games and had 2,611 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns on 163 catches.
- He retired after the 1983 season.
- He died in Fort Worth, Texas after complications from heart surgery.Perkins is the father of WNBA player Jia Perkins.
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