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