Perkins, Johnny Eugene 2002-02-06
Johnny Perkins played collegiate football at Abilene Christian University and professional football with the National Football League’s New York Giants.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Johnny Eugene Perkins
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Date: February 06, 2002
Location: Granbury, Texas via phone
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:45:53
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Parents; Siblings; First interest in sports; Won the pass, punt, kick contest; Positions played on his junior high school team; Integration in school; Opportunities in school; Basketball; Ankle injury; Ranger Jr. College to Abilene Christian University (ACU); Wilbur Montgomery; Change in position; Two time All-American; ACU (again); Lost to Texas A and M every year; Experience at Ranger Jr. College; ACU (continued); High School preparation; Abilene Christian; College memories; Driving to Stephen F. Austin University; Professional Football; Going to the pros; Sports Agents; Bob White and Bob McDonald from Arizona; Wilbur Montgomery; Draft by the Giants; First Training camp with the Giants; Camp in New York; Gary Jeter; Experience in New York; Training; First season in the pros; Playing football in the pros; Different types of passing; Brief silence while the tape is turned; Techniques; Reading the defensive back; Playing receiver position; Game against the Pittsburg Steelers; Traveling on a professional level; Switch in mentality; Head coaches in the pros vs. college; Pat Hobson; Loves helping children; Perkin’s children playing sports; Thankful for opportunities.
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