September 4, 2007
{Johnny Perkins - Granbury Pirate} {Johnny Perkins - New York Giants}
Granbury ISD will dedicate the Johnny Perkins Field at Pirate Stadium during a halftime ceremony as part of the Granbury Pirate home opener on Friday, September 7, 2007. A permanent memorial on the press box noting the new name of the field will also be unveiled.
Perkins, who passed away in April, was an All-State running back at Granbury High School and an All-American wide receiver at Abilene Christian University before being drafted by the New York Giants in 1977. He played in the National Football League from 1977 until 1984 compiling 163 catches for 2,611 yards and 18 touchdowns. His NFL career also included 8 playoff receptions for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns.
After retiring from professional football, Perkins returned to Granbury. He was the voice of the Granbury Pirates for ten years on the local cable channel.
The game between the Granbury Pirates and the Saginaw Rough Riders will begin at 7:30 P.M. The football field is located directly behind Granbury High School at 2000 W. Pearl Street.
