Ray Perkins

Ray Perkins (born Starkville, Mississippi circa 1943 ) was an American football player and coach.

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Starkville, Mississippi - American - Football

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He attended the University of Alabama, playing football 1964-66. He was captain of the undefeated 1966 team.

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He played for the NFL Baltimore Colts as a wide receiver from 1967-71. He coached in the NFL as an assistant for the New England Patriots (1973-77) and San Diego Chargers (1978) before becoming head coach of the New York Giants from 1979-1982, helping to build the team that his successor, Bill Parcells, won the Super Bowl with in 1986.

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Baltimore Colts - New England Patriots - San Diego Chargers - New York Giants - Bill Parcells

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Following coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, the winningest coach in Division 1A football history, Perkins became head coach at his alma mater, the University of Alabama, from 1983-1986, compiling a record of 32-15-1 and winning three bowl games. He then returned to the NFL as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1987-1990. His career coaching record in the NFL was 42-75-0. He later was the offensive coordinator of the Patriots and the Oakland Raiders.

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Paul "Bear" Bryant - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Oakland Raiders

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He was elected to the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame in 2005

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