Perry Harrington was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.
12 Facts About Perry Harrington
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Perry Harrington played college football for the Jackson State Tigers.
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Perry Harrington was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.
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Perry Harrington started in only one game, playing in all but two.
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However, Perry Harrington broke his leg in the fourth game of the season after starting in every game of the season.
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In 1982, Perry Harrington again was expected to compete for the starting fullback job with Hubie Oliver and Leroy Harris.
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Perry Harrington started in eight games in 1982, playing in nine.
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Perry Harrington asked for a trade during the 1983 season after starting in only one game the entire season.
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Perry Harrington was traded to the Cleveland Browns on July 23,1984, for a conditional draft pick in 1985, but was quickly released in the preseason, nullifying the trade.
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On September 21,1984, Perry Harrington was given a tryout for the Miami Dolphins, who needed to replace injured running back Andra Franklin.
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Perry Harrington was signed by the St Louis Cardinals in November 1984.
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Perry Harrington suffered a knee injury during the 1985 season and was placed on injured reserve on November 20,1985.