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.
Family
In December 1935, Perko eloped with his girlfriend, Gloria Sutter in West Virginia.
References
Another Duke Gridder Tackled by Dan Cupid Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'' December 7, 1935