Famous People with Name Pervis

Pervis Ellison            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Pervis Ellison: is a former college and professional NBA basketball player.Ellison was nicknamed "Never Nervous Pervis" for his play with the University of Louisville. At 6 ft 10 in and 242 lb, he started all four years as the center under coach Denny Crum. In his freshman year he led Louisville to its second national championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player—the first time a freshman had ever been awarded that honor (Carmelo Anthony is the only other player to date to have achieved the honor, winning it as a forward with the Syracuse Orange in 2003).

Pervis R. Atkins, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Pervis R. Atkins, Jr.: a former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where he was a halfback, flanker, and placekicker. In 1959 he became the first of four straight New Mexico State players to lead the nation in rushing yardage with 130 carries for 971 yards. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1965 and 1966. He had previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins.

Pervis R. Atkins,            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Pervis R. Atkins,: is a former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where he was a halfback, flanker, and placekicker. In 1959 he became the first of four straight New Mexico State players to lead the nation in rushing yardage with 130 carries for 971 yards.

François "Franck" Pervis            Origin/Culture/Country: French

François "Franck" Pervis: is a French track cyclist. He is a former junior World Champion in the team sprint and twice European under 23 champion. Pervis also won three French national élite titles and six UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics races.