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Perry was born in Aiken, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University and in 1985 was a first round draft pick for the Chicago Bears.
William Perry became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman. Perry was used in a surpise play during a pro-bowl game as offensive lineman. Perry even had an the opportunity to run the ball during Super Bowl XX.
The Fridge, as Perry was affectionately called, went on to play for nine years in the NFL.
The Fridge is one of two real people to be immortalized as a 3 3/4 inch G. I. Joe Action Figure in 1986.
Quote: "Even when I was little, I was big."