Background
Perkins, Walter Ray was born on November 6, 1941 in Mount Olive, Mississippi, United States.
Perkins, Walter Ray was born on November 6, 1941 in Mount Olive, Mississippi, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1967.
Wide receiver, Baltimore Colts, NFL, 1967-1971; assistant coach, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1973; assistant coach, New England Patriots, NFL, 1974-1977; assistant coach, San Diego Chargers, NFL, 1978; head coach, New York Giants, NFL, 1979-1982; head football coach, U. Alabama, 1983-1986; head coach, vice president football operations, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL, 1987-1990. Player NFL Championship Game 1968-1970. Head coach NFL Playoff Games 1981, college football bowl games 1983, 85, 86. M C.
Married Carolyn Martin. Children: Tony, Mike.