CARD: Fleer 1990
ACQUIRED: Ebay, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• A stout and bruising runningback, Bob Perryman played for Michigan from 1983-86.
• In his Senior campaign he rushed 112 times for 529 yards and 8 TDs.
• 79th overall pick (3rd round) of the New England Patriots in 1987, the Patriots would employ him mainly as a fullback.
• In 1988, he ran for 448 yards on 146 carries, scoring 6 times, while also catching 17 passes for 134 yards.
• His 1989 campaign was arguably his best in the NFL, rushing for 562 yards on 152 carries, while catching 29 balls out of the backfield.
• Released during the 1990 season, due to a locker room controversy.
• Signed with the Dallas Cowboys, but didn’t see any action during the remainder of the season.
• Released and played for the Broncos, starting 8 games over the 1991 and 1992 campaigns.
• Over Patriots career he rushed 393 times for 1338 yards and 9 TDs.
• Frighteningly effective in short yardage situations, he averaged a 46.3 success rate on 3rd down conversions.

NOTES:

After he retired he continued to reside in New England, and enjoyed his time working as an assistant coach in the Independent Women’s Football League for the Boston Militia. He became a probation officer and enjoyed refereeing football games and working with the United Way.

Before his passing Bob had moved to a short list of players I was interested in writing. I really liked this card and heard he was decent TTM. Unfortunately I had to settle for an eBay find.

EPITAPH:

2/23/23- Robert passed away in Snellville, GA after a rapid decline due in part to dementia. He was only 58.