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| Perry Klein |
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| Perry Klein began his football career as an "All-City" quarterback for the Carson Colts when he helped the Colts win the 1988 City Section 4-A Division title. |
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With the help from offensive coordinator, Steve Clarkson, Perry shattered a number of Colts' records, including:
- Most passes completed (72%)
- Average gain per pass attempt (10.7 yards)
- Highest quarterback rating (NFL, 138.50)
- Highest quarterback rating (NCAA, 184.53)
- Fewest interceptions thrown in a season (3), and
- Percent of passes completed in a game (90%).
Considered one of the nation's top quarterbacks following his high school career, Perry was recruited by California (after turning down offers from Penn State, Alabama, Miami, or Stanford), but when he wasn't given a starting position, he switched to little C.W. Post college in New York.
At Post, Klein had a tremendous season, setting records for offense and passing yards. He passed for a record 614 yards and 7 touchdowns in a single game. As a result, he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL draft, the third quarterback drafted.
Perry played two seasons for the Falcons, but he had the misfortune of playing on the same team as Jeff George, one of the best arms in the NFL. So his playing time was limited. The Falcons waived him in 1996, his third year with the team. Klein went on to sign with the Amsterdam Admirals of the World League.
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