Perry Moss
American football player and coach
Born
August 4th, 1926
98 years ago
Died
August 7th, 2014
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played quarterback in American football primarily for the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Transitioned from player to coach and served as an assistant coach for several teams, including the University of Wisconsin and the University of Alaska. Contributed to the development of players in collegiate football and shared extensive knowledge of the game through coaching.
Played for the Chicago Bears
Coached at the University of Wisconsin
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