John Perrin John Stephenson " Jack " Perrin ( February 4 , 1898 – June 24 , 1969 ) was an American baseball and football player . He played college baseball and football for the University of Michigan . He later played Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox in and professional football for the Hartford Blues of the National Football League in 1926 . Early years . Perrin was born in Escanaba in Michigan ' s Upper Peninsula in 1898 . His was the son of Levi Perrin and Margaret J . ( Stephenson ) Perrin . At the time of the 1900 United States Census , Perrin was living in Escanaba with his parents , four brothers , a sister , and a servant . At the time of the 1920 Census , Perrin was listed as living in Escanaba with his uncles , Fred and Andrew Stephenson and older brothers , Marshal and George Perrin . University of Michigan . Perrin enrolled at the University of Michigan where he played both football and baseball between 1918 and 1921 . He played on Michigan ' s all - freshman football team in 1916 and was a reserve on the 1917 varsity team . As a junior , he was a starting halfback on Michigan ' s undefeated 1918 football team that has been recognized as the national champion . He returned for a final year of varsity football in 1920 . Perrin won a total of four varsity letter s , two each in football and baseball . While at Michigan , he was also a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Michigamua . Professional baseball . In July 1921 , Perrin joined the Boston Red Sox . He appeared in only four games for the Red Sox , all during mid - July 1921 . He served as a backup for regular right fielder Shano Collins . He had three hits in 13 at bats , scored three runs , and had one RBI . On July 26 , 1921 , the Red Sox released Perrin to Waterbury of the Eastern League . After being released by the Red Sox , Perrin appeared in 71 games for the Waterbury Brasscos during the 1921 season . In 274 at bats , he hit . 299 with a . 409 slugging percentage , 112 total bases , 10 doubles , and 10 triples . In the spring of 1922 , Perrin remained bound to the Red Sox for spring training at Hot Springs , Arkansas . After a three - year absence from professional baseball , Perrin played in 1925 for the Waco Cubs of the Texas League . He appeared in 85 games and compiled a . 291 batting average with a . 444 slugging percentage 154 total bases , 25 doubles , five triples and six home runs . During the 1926 season , Perrin split his time between the Waynesboro Villagers in the Blue Ridge League and the Pittsfield Hillies in the Eastern League . Between the two teams , Perrin appeared in 106 games in 1926 with a batting average of . 312 , a slugging percentage of . 488 , 202 total bases , 37 doubles , six home triples and eight home runs . Perrin concluded his professional baseball career in 1927 playing for the Hagerstown in the Blue Ridge League . He hit . 316 with a . 475 slugging percentage , 155 total bases , 21 doubles , five triples and seven home runs . Professional football . In October 1926 , Perrin joined the Hartford Blues of the National Football League . He appeared in six games for the Blues during the 1926 NFL season playing at the fullback and quarterback positions . He also served as a place - kicker for the Blues , kicking three extra points and one field goal . Later years . Perrin died at the age of 71 in Detroit , Michigan .