Perry Scott

Leonard Perry Scott Jr. (August 27, 1917 – April 4, 1988) was an American professional football player and coach. He played college football for Muhlenberg from 1937 to 1940 and professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1942 and the Bethlehem Bulldogs from 1947 to 1949. After his playing career ended, he coached high school football in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Early life Scott was born in 1917 at East Orange, New Jersey. Raised in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, New Jersey, he attended Bernards High School in Bernardsville, and played college football at Muhlenberg College from 1937 to 1940.

Professional football and military service Scott was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 15th round with the 135th pick of the 1941 NFL draft. He appeared in seven NFL games as an end and tackle for the Lions during the 1942 season.

Scott served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. During the war, he flew B-24 Liberator bombers. He flew 31 combat missions in Europe and attained the rank of major.