As Vernon Perry sat at a cafe in Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday and tore into a plate of chicken, black-eyed peas and cornbread, the 70-year-old former NFL and Jackson State player looked like he ...

Former NFL players hosted a giveaway at the Hilton on County Line that included signed NFL jerseys for kids in the metro. The giveaway was hosted by former NFL player and Jackson native Vernon Perry, ...

Vernon Perry intercepted four-passes in a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 29, 1979, in a 17-14 victory.