Donald E. Perkins (September 18, 1917 – September 15, 1998) was a professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Following his retirement from the NFL, Perkins settled in Waukegan, Illinois with his wife, Doris. The two raised five kids and later relocated southern Missouri after retirement, where Doris and some of their children still live. References External links Dodgeville star won titles with both the Packers and Bears in the 1940s 1917 births 1998 deaths American football running backs Green Bay Packers players Chicago Bears players Players of American football from Wisconsin People from Dodgeville, Wisconsin Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers football players