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Hall of Famer, former 49ers great Joe Perry dies

The Columbian
Published: April 25, 2011, 12:00am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hall of Fame fullback Joe Perry, the first player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and nicknamed “The Jet” for his speed, has died. He was 84.

The San Francisco 49ers announced that Perry died Monday in Arizona of complications from dementia.

Perry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969 following a 16-year NFL career, 14 years with the 49ers and the other two for the Baltimore Colts.

A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Perry still stands as San Francisco’s all-time leader in yards rushing (7,344) and touchdowns rushing (50). He led the 49ers in rushing on eight occasions, including seven consecutive seasons from 1949-1955.

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