Unabridged Audiobook
The life of football great Don Perkins is put into proper perspective by author Richard Meltzer. The book chronicles the former Dallas Cowboy's struggles with racism, poverty, and in later life, dementia. As detailed in the book, Perkins was encouraged to avoid interracial relationships as it could have a negative impact on his educational and academic aspirations. Perkins wanted to play college football in his home state of Iowa, but was shunned, and recruited by the University of New Mexico, and was coached by future Super Bowl head coach Marv Levy. The subject's likeability is discernible in Meltzer's well researched book. The author details the many phases on "Perk's" memorable journeys after football, such as dabbling in politics, the broadcast booth, and acting. In addition to Meltzer's entertaining storytelling, Bill Andrew Quinn provides superlative narration.
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