Perry Brooks
American football player (1954–2010)
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Perry Brooks (December 4, 1954 – March 1, 2010)[2] was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Southern University and was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 202nd overall pick. He is the father of linebacker Ahmad Brooks.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornDecember 4, 1954
Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S.
Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2010 (aged 55)[1]
Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | December 4, 1954 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | March 1, 2010 (aged 55)[1] Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Angie (LA) Wesley Ray | ||||||
| College | Southern | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 7th round, 202nd overall pick | ||||||
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After his career ended, Brooks served as a salesman at Cowles Nissan in Woodbridge, Virginia.[3]
