William “The Refrigerator” Perry is a retired college and professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for ten years from 1985-1994. He 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 both the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles. In reference to his large size, he is nicknamed by many as “The Refrigerator,” or abbreviated, “The Fridge.” In his ten years as a pro, Perry played a whopping 138 games recording 29.5 sacks and 5 fumble recoveries, which he returned for 71 yards. He even attempted a comeback in 1996, playing one season with the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football, which later was refered to as NFL Europa. After retiring from football, Perry was involved in several other entertainment endeavors, including marketing his own branded barbeque sauce. He founded his own small commodity hedge fund in his native South Carolinia and makes numerous public appearances. He was also named Director of Football Operations for the Continental Indoor Football League’s Chicago Slaughter. In 2008, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves, but he continues to do corporate appearances and autograph signings.
