Tarver “Cy” Perkins
Born: 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee
Died: March 4, 2015 in Moline, Illinois
Family: Wife – Cynthia. Children: Scott, 45; Rachael, 41; Gretchen, 41; Gail, 41; Adrienne, 25. Five grandchildren.
Athletic highlights
1939-40: Two-time Class B state mile champion
1947: Third place for the 800 meters at the U.S. Nationals
1948: Fourth place for the 800 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials, missing third place for the final Olympic team berth by inches
Athletic honors
1995: Clearview Sports Wall of Fame
1995: Lorain Sports Hall of Fame
1985: Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame
Professional highlights
1941-46: Pharmacists Mate Second Class USNR
1948: Northern Illinois Teachers College
General traffic manager for Service Transportation
Perkins Transportation Agency, retired 2000
Education
1940: Clearview High School
1947: Northern Illinois State Teachers College