Great looking 16x20 autographed photo of former Chicago Bear 1985-93 star defensive lineman...William Perry.
William, who played his college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Bears in the 1st round of the 1985 draft, signed this photo on Saturday May 3, 2003. William, whose nickname was "Refrigerator", played in 138 career games for the Bears 1985-93 and the Philadelphia Eagles 1993-94. Occasionally, William lined up in the backfield as a fullback to clear the way for Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton. During his career, William had eight rushes for 5 yards and 2 TD's, 1 career reception for 4 yards and a TD and he registered 29.5 career sacks. William was named to the 1990 and 1991 All-Madden Teams as a defensive lineman and scored a TD in the Chicago Bears Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on January 26, 1986. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia... William Perry (born December 16, 1962 in Aiken, South Carolina) is a former professional American 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”. Athletic career After a successful career at Aiken High School (South Carolina), Perry played college football at Clemson University. In 1985, he was selected in the first 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 and weighed 382 lbs (173.4 kg). 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. 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. His ring size is 25, while the ring size for the average adult male is between 10 and 12. [1] 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 of American Football (later NFL Europa). Beyond footballAfter retiring from football, Perry was involved in a few other entertainment endeavors, including the following:
Since retiring as a player he has founded his own construction company in his native South Carolina and made numerous public appearances. Recently, he was named Director of Football Operations for the Continental Indoor Football League's Chicago Slaughter. In June 2008, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and is currently in recovery.[2] The word, "MCVIKES" will not appear on your photo. This autographed photo was placed inside a plastic page, the label was placed on top of the plastic page and this photo was then scanned. If you buy it, you will like it. Lifetime guarantee in regards to this autographed photo which also comes with a COA from Gearhart Enterprises, Inc. Member of the UACC. UACC Registered Dealer #RD189. Be sure to check out our other auctions. Thanks for bidding and enjoy!
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