G. Frederick Perkins Jr. ’58

Fred died Jan. 21, 2017, in Boston following a major stroke, surrounded by his family and closest friends.

Following his brother, John ’55, he came to Princeton from the Lawrenceville School, where he starred in basketball and tennis. Fred majored in the special program in European civilization, graduating with high honors, with Spanish as his language specialty. He was a member of Cap and Gown. His roommates were Ace Baber, Carlos Ferreyros, Dick Hendey, Norm Kurtz, Irwin Silverberg, and Dave Fulcomer.

Fred’s impact at Princeton was immediate, with him captaining the freshman basketball team and leading it to a successful 9-2 record. In scoring 33 points against a strong UPenn team, he set a freshman scoring record. During his varsity years he was a leading playmaker and scorer, setting the single-game record with 35 points against Rutgers in his senior year. He was awarded the B.F. Bunn Trophy, Princeton basketball’s highest honor, during his final season.

Fred later earned a master’s degree at Columbia. He spent most of his career at McGraw-Hill, where he ran the Ibero-American division.

After his working years, Fred volunteered in Westchester County, devoting special effort to the White Plains Public Library. Fred was an enthusiastic and talented tennis player most of his life.

Fred is survived by his wife, actress Alice Cannon; daughter Rebecca Perkins M.D.; and grandchildren Aiden and Annabelle. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.