About Benny Perrin
Lived 1959 – 2017 (aged 57). Benny Perrin was an American american football player.
Jesse Bennett Perrin (October 20, 1959 – February 3, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a safety for four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Perrin played for the legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1978 to 1981, winning NCAA National Championships in 1978 and 1979.
Perrin attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama, where he resided at the time of his death and was the owner of BB Perrins Sports Bar and Grille.
Perrin committed suicide at the age of 57 on February 3, 2017.
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Who was Benny Perrin?
American football player (1959-2017)
When was Benny Perrin born?
Benny Perrin was born on 20 October 1959 in Orange County.
When did Benny Perrin die?
Benny Perrin died on 3 February 2017 in Decatur.
What was Benny Perrin's occupation?
Benny Perrin was an american football player.
What nationality was Benny Perrin?
Benny Perrin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benny Perrin. https://biography.guide/benny-perrin/
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