Don Perkins
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Don Perkins

A Champion's Life

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Don Perkins

A Champion's Life

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Don Perkins led a life as one of the most honored athletes in the history of the University of New Mexico and the Dallas Cowboys. But Perkins's life was far more complex and, at times, controversial. He experienced the traumas of racial discrimination, death, divorce, football-related injuries, and a never-ending search for his own identity. In his search, Perkins ventured into sportscasting, public speaking, community relations, big-rig trucking, government work, and even amateur theater, where he portrayed Frederick Douglass and other famous Black leaders. Through it all, he remained a kind, unassuming, charismatic man, universally admired by family members, friends, and millions of fans. Don Perkins: A Champion's Life is the final tribute he so richly deserves.

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Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Year
2023
ISBN
9780826364982
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Social Science Biographies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1 | Childhood in Iowa, 1938–1956
  9. Chapter 2 | Confronting Racism
  10. Chapter 3 | The Early Lobo Years, 1956–1958
  11. Chapter 4 | All-American, 1959
  12. Chapter 5 | Injured Cowboy, 1960
  13. Chapter 6 | First Years a Cowboy, 1961–1962
  14. Chapter 7 | Rising Star, 1963–1965
  15. Chapter 8 | “More Guts Than the Law Allows,” 1966
  16. Chapter 9 | Leader, Mentor, and Unflappable Teammate
  17. Chapter 10 | “Know When to Fold ’Em”
  18. Chapter 11 | Cowboy Encore, 1967
  19. Chapter 12 | Last Roundup, 1968
  20. Chapter 13 | Entering the Broadcast Booth
  21. Chapter 14 | New Directions
  22. Chapter 15 | “A Nice Place to Raise a Family”
  23. Chapter 16 | In the Service of His Community
  24. Chapter 17 | Taking the Stage, 1987–2002
  25. Chapter 18 | Major Wins—And One That Should Have Been
  26. Chapter 19 | Major Losses
  27. Chapter 20 | Loyal Fans to the End
  28. Appendix: College and Professional Football Statistics
  29. Notes
  30. Bibliography
  31. Index