William Perry is a now retired professional American football player. In the 1980’s and 1990’s for ten seasons he was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). From 1985 until 1994 he also played professionally for Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. William always was a big guy and his size earned him a nickname of ‘The Refrigerator’ or ‘The Fridge’ by which he is most commonly known. Fridge’s career as a professional football player is now over but the money he earned are still with him. William Perry net worth is 2 million dollars.
William Perry Net Worth $2 Million
William Perry, or Refrigerator, was born in 1962 in Aiken, South Carolina. William was a large kind and often had to endure being teased and made fun of by other kinds but he was good at sports and chose to pursue this path. While still in high school he proved to be an exceptional athlete. He had achieved great results in high diving and running and he also could perform a 360-degree dunk. Based on his athletic accomplishments in 1981 he received a full scholarship to attend Clemson University and naturally played football for the university team. In his first year he played with team in the National Championship and two years later, in 1983, became recognized as a First-Team All American.
The Refrigerator’s professional career as well as accumulation of his net worth began in 1985 when he was drafted by the Chicago Bears. Perry was selected during the first draft of the National Football League draft. Coach Mike Ditka was the person who chose William and got him involved in an ongoing confrontation between Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan. Ryan did not agree that Perry was a good choice and refused to play him, while Ditka managed to get William be used as a fullback.
Amid disagreements between the coach and defensive coordinator, The Refrigerator became a favorite player among the Chicago Bears fans. William Perry also made himself famous for the size of his ring. While the average male ring size is 10 to 12, Perry’s ring size is 25 and that is the largest ring size recorded among football players in the history of Super Bowl.
During the 10 years of his professional career William Perry played 138 games which helped him earn his net worth. He officially retired in 1996 after a less than successful season with the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football.
Even though most of Perry’s fame as well as his net worth come from playing football, he is also known to have tried his hand at music and business, and with more remarkable results – at acting. While he made a guest appearance in the 1980’s TV show ‘The A-team’ and starred in a commercial, Perry achieved more remarkable results when he decided to pursue acting career after retiring from professional football. His biggest role so far was in 2003 Comedy Central’s movie called ‘Windy City Heat’. William also appeared in ‘Wreslemania 2’ and ‘Wrestlemania 22’.
Super Bowl champion, Consensus first-team All-American (1983), first round of the 1985 NFL Draft,
Nominations
"Celebrity Wing" of the WWE Hall of Fame
Movies
"College Football Legends: Vol. 1" (2006)
TV Shows
Saturday Night Live, The A-Team, The Trouble with Harry, Comedy Central (Windy City Heat), (The Man Show), ‘Windy City Heat’, ‘Wreslemania 2’, ‘Wrestlemania 22’
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Trademark
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Gap-toothed grin
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Quote
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Even when I was little, I was big.
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Fact
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WWE Hall of Famer.
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Has a small firm in the construction industry in Aiken, South Carolina, USA [2000]
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In 1986, Hasbro made a special action figure of him for their "G.I. Joe" line. But he was never once featured in the "G.I. Joe" TV show or comic book.
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Played his college football at Clemson University.
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Played both offensive and defensive tackle in high school. Weighed 270 lbs. and ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash as a ninth grader. Also played high school basketball and could dunk despite being only 6' 2" and weighing 270 lbs.
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Became the first interior lineman to score a touchdown in Super Bowl history in Super Bowl XX in 1986 when he lined up at fullback and took a handoff. Bears would often use him that season as a blocking back near the goal line.
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Played college football at Clemson University.
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NFL defensive lineman with the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rein: The Rejuvenator
2009
Short
Tim
The Fantastic Two
2007
TV Mini-Series
Fridgie Bear
Windy City Heat
2003
TV Movie
William Perry (as William 'The Refrigerator' Perry)
The A-Team
1986
TV Series
William Perry
The WWF's Grand Slams
1986
Video
William Refrigerator Perry
Jimmy B. & André
1980
TV Movie
Derrick
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
30 for 30
2016
TV Series documentary
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2005-2010
TV Series
Himself - Fantasy League Player / Himself
According to Jim
2009
TV Series
Himself
Top Chef
2008
TV Series
Himself
Paula's Party
2007
TV Series
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
WrestleMania 22
2006
TV Special
Himself
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
2006
TV Special
Himself
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto
2006
TV Series
Himself
Lingerie Bowl
2006
TV Special
Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge
2004
TV Series
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Celebrity Boxing 2
2002
TV Special
Himself
The Man Show
2002
TV Series
Himself
Toughman
2000
TV Movie
Himself
They Think It's All Over
1996
TV Series
NFL on FOX
1994
TV Series
Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
NFL Monday Night Football
1985-1994
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
TNT Sunday Night Football
1990-1994
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadlephia Eagles Defensive Tackle
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
1987-1993
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
The NFL on NBC
1990
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle
The NFL on CBS
1990
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Chicago Bears Tackle
WrestleMania 2
1986
TV Special
Himself (as William 'Refrigerator' Perry)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1986
TV Series
Himself
Super Bowl XX
1986
TV Special
Himself - Chicago Bears Right Defensive Tackle
1985 NFC Championship Game
1986
TV Special
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle
The Bob Hope Christmas Show
1985
TV Special
Himself
Late Night with David Letterman
1985
TV Series
Himself
1985 NFL Draft
1985
TV Movie
Himself - 22nd Overall Pick
The Super Bowl Shuffle
1985
Video short
Himself - The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew (as William 'Refrigerator' Perry)