William Perry American Football
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:09 pm
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
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