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Brett Perriman was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played for several teams during his career. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Miami, Florida, and attended the University of Miami, where he played college football for the Hurricanes.
Perriman was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
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Brett Perriman was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played for several teams during his career. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Miami, Florida, and attended the University of Miami, where he played college football for the Hurricanes.
Perriman was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played for the Saints for two seasons before being traded to the Detroit Lions in 1991. It was with the Lions that Perriman had his most successful years, playing for them from 1991 to 1996.
During his time with the Lions, Perriman was a key player in their offense, known for his speed and ability to make big plays. He had his best season in 1995, when he caught 108 passes for 1,488 yards and nine touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl that year and was also named a first-team All-Pro.
After leaving the Lions, Perriman played one season for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1997 before retiring from the NFL. Over the course of his career, he caught 525 passes for 7,822 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Perriman's son, Breshad Perriman, also became a wide receiver and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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NFL 1991 Detroit Lions vs. 1969 Kansas City Chiefs • Full Game Simulation / Matchup between the 1991 Detroit Lions and the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs, two teams from different eras with their own unique strengths. On one side, you have the '91 Lions, a team that was defined by the electrifying running of Barry Sanders. That year, Sanders rushed for over 1,500 yards, showcasing his unique ability to make defenders miss and turn seemingly ordinary plays into highlight-reel moments. The Detroit Lions finished the season with a 12-4 record, making it to the NFC Championship game, a rare high point in the franchise's history.
On the other side, you have the '69 Chiefs, who were led by their stalwart quarterback, Len Dawson. This was the season that the Chiefs won their first Super Bowl, Super Bowl IV, with Dawson named the game's Most Valuable Player. The team's defense, known as the "65 Toss Power Trap," was also a significant factor in their success, making them a formidable opponent for any team. It's a clash of styles, with the Lions' dynamic offense going up against the Chiefs' rock-solid defense. It's a what-if scenario that any football fan would love to see play out.
