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CHICAGO BEARS WILLIAM PERRY SPORT MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 1986 SUPER BOWL PREVIEW!

William Perry is a former football player. 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". 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. Perry was 6 ft 2 in and weighed 382 lbs (173.4 kg). at his peak weight. 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 second time he got the ball, he scored a touchdown; as a result, Walter Payton was denied an easy scoring opportunity. 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.