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William Perry American Football

Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:09 pm
by caappy
William Anthony Perry (born December 16, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Perry played college football for Clemson University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. In reference to his imposing size, he was popularly known as "The Refrigerator" or, abbreviated, "The Fridge". Perry also occasionally played at fullback at the goal line due to his size and power.

Perry had the opportunity to run the ball during Super Bowl XX, he scored a touchdown (running over Patriots linebacker Larry McGrew in the process).

In June 2008, he was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves. On April 22, 2009, Perry was hospitalized in South Carolina in serious condition from his Guillain–Barré syndrome. As of October 29, 2014, Perry has been confined to his late father's home. Michael Dean Perry, his younger brother and another former NFL defensive lineman, is William's guardian and conservator for his affairs.

As of September 23, 2015, Perry is living off a monthly social security disability check, and also gets some disability money from the NFL as he lives in an assisted living townhouse.

Chicago Bears (1985–1993)
Philadelphia Eagles (1993–1994)
London Monarchs (1996)

Career highlights and awards
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (2006)
Super Bowl champion (XX)
ACC Player of the Year (1984)
Consensus All-American (1983)

Sent him 2 photos on 28 Dec 2018 and got them back signed on 8 Oct..

Mr William Perry
349 Kershaw St
Aiken, SC 29801

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:14 pm
by Uncle Sam
That’s awesome! I sent one a few days after you did, so this gives me hope that it’ll come back soon! Great success!

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:15 pm
by caappy
Lets hope that he is in a signing mood.. Must be a good day for him with his illness.. Good luck.

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:36 am
by Kclj520
I sent something some time ago, so i am hopeful that he may return!

God bless,

Kevin

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:29 am
by jjjj
wow, did not know he was so sick. back in the day he was awesome

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:30 am
by caappy

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:04 pm
by admin
Hi again caappy :)

Thank you for your feedback {up}

Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

Fanmail 8)

Re: William Perry American Football

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:44 pm
by timsaucier
Recd two signed 3x5 index cards using the address in the data base sent 10-9-19 recd 11-29-19