Benny Perrin

American football player (1959-2017)

Jesse Bennett "Benny" Perrin (October 20, 1959 – February 3, 2017) was a professional American football safety. He played four seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals in the National Football League from 1982 through 1985. He was born in Orange County, California.

Perrin played for the legendary University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant from 1978 through 1981. He won the NCAA National Championships in 1978 and 1979.

Perrin committed suicide at the age of 57 on February 3, 2017 in Decatur, Alabama.[1][2]

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  1. "Former Alabama football player dies, coroner says".
  2. Clines, Keith. "Former Alabama, pro football player Perrin dead at 57". TimesDaily.