*****, you gotta be kidding me
The man is an NFL sorta-legend lol
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William Perry (born
December 16,
1962 in
Aiken, South Carolina) is a former professional
football player and brother of former professional football player
Michael Dean Perry. He is best known for his years as a
defensive lineman for the
Chicago Bears. In reference to his large size, he was popularly known as “The Refrigerator” or, abbreviated, “The Fridge”.
After a successful career at
Aiken High School (South Carolina), Perry attended
Clemson University. In
1985, he was selected in the last round of the
1985 NFL Draft by the
Chicago Bears. Nicknamed “The
Refrigerator” for his gargantuan, square-like frame, Perry was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weighed 370lbs. at his peak weight. While he was not a superstar on paper (only 29.5
sacks through his entire career), he quickly became a favorite of the Chicago Bears fans.
Perry became famous for his prowess as a
defensive lineman. In addition, Perry was used as a
fullback when his team was near the opponents' goal line, either as a ball carrier or a lead blocker for
running back Walter Payton. During his rookie season, Perry rushed for 2
touchdowns and caught a pass for one. Perry was once used in a surprise play during a
Pro Bowl game as an
offensive lineman.
Perry even had the opportunity to run the ball during
Super Bowl XX, as a nod to his popularity and contributions to the team's success. The first time he got the ball, he was tackled for a one-yard loss while attempting to throw his first
NFL pass on a
halfback option play. But the second time he got the ball, he scored a touchdown; as a result,
Walter Payton was denied an easy scoring opportunity. Some have questioned coach
Mike Ditka's play-calling, as they believe that Payton should have been given the chance to score a TD in—what would prove to be—Payton's only Super Bowl appearance.
Perry went on to play for ten years in the NFL. His
Super Bowl ring size is the largest of any professional football player in the history of the event. The ring size is 25, while the ring size for the average adult is between 10 and 12.
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Perry retired after the 1994 season. In his 10 years as a pro, he played in 138 games, recording 29.5
sacks and 5
fumble recoveries, which he returned for 71 yards. Perry later attempted a comeback, playing the 1996 season with the
London Monarchs of the World League (later NFLE).