With this "Duke" football firmly tucked under his arm Joe Perry rumbled downfield surpassing the 1000 yard mark for the second consecutive season (1955) becoming the first player in NFL history to accomplish such a feat. After the whistle blew and the Packers were shut out 35-0, each of his Niner teammates signed the game ball in gold ink. Hall of Famers Joe Perry, Bob St. Clair, Y.A. Tittle, Leo Nomellini, and Hugh McElhenny are joined by twenty-eight of their teammates. LOA from Perry.