Sam Perry[1] (born 26 September 1945) was an American track and field athlete who held the world record for the 60 y sprint and who was twice United States champion at that event.

[2][3] Perry ran for the Fordham University track team.

In 1965, Perry, equalled the world record of 5.9 s for 60 yards of Bob Hayes whilst running for his college track team at the Millrose Games.

[5][6] In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams.

[1] In later life, Perry became an attorney and a city councilman in Passaic, New Jersey.