John Joseph Perko (February 20, 1914 – May 8, 1973) was a professional football player for eight seasons in the National Football League. He played for Pittsburgh Pirates-Steelers his entire career. In 1944, he also played on the Steelers-Chicago Cardinals merged team, "Card-Pitt". Prior to playing professional football, Perko played at the college level while attending Duquesne University.
| Date of birth | February 20, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Chisholm, Minnesota |
| Date of death | May 8, 1973 |
| Place of death | Hibbing, Minnesota |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard, Center |
| US college | Duquesne |
| NFL draft | 1937 / round: |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1937–1940 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| 1944 | "Card-Pitt" |
| 1945–1947 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career stats | |
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Family
editIn December 1935, Perko eloped with his girlfriend, Gloria Sutter in West Virginia.
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