About Perry Brooks
Lived 1954 – 2010 (aged 55). Perry Brooks was an American american football player.
Perry Brooks (December 4, 1954 – March 1, 2010) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Southern University and was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 202nd overall pick. He is the father of linebacker Ahmad Brooks.
After his career ended, Brooks served as a salesman at Cowles Nissan in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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Who was Perry Brooks?
American football player (1954-2010)
When was Perry Brooks born?
Perry Brooks was born on 4 December 1954 in Bogalusa.
When did Perry Brooks die?
Perry Brooks died on 1 March 2010 in Woodbridge.
What was Perry Brooks's occupation?
Perry Brooks was an american football player.
What nationality was Perry Brooks?
Perry Brooks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Perry Brooks. https://biography.guide/perry-brooks/
MLA: "Perry Brooks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/perry-brooks/.
Chicago: "Perry Brooks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/perry-brooks/.
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