William Perry (football)
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William "Refrigerator" Perry (born December 16, 1962 in Aiken, South Carolina) is a former football player.
Perry attended Clemson University and in 1985 was a first round draft pick for the Chicago Bears. He gained his unique nickname due to his considerable size -- standing 6'2" tall and weighing as much as 370 lbs. his stature quickly brought to mind notions of a walking refrigerator.
Perry became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman. Perry was used in a surprise play during a Pro Bowl game as offensive lineman. Perry even had the opportunity to run the ball during Super Bowl XX.
The Fridge, as Perry was affectionately called, went on to play for nine years in the NFL.
Perry participated in a battle royal at WrestleMania 2 in 1986 for the WWF.
The Fridge is one of several real people to be immortalized as a 3 3/4 inch G. I. Joe action figure in 1986.
Since retiring as a player he has founded his own construction company in his native South Carolina and made numerous public appearances.
Quote
"Even when I was little, I was big."
External links
- The Fridge.net (http://www.thefridge.net/)
- The Fridge Action Figure (http://www.yojoe.com/action/86/fridge.shtml)