@@JEFÉSOLOI posted a comment earlier I live about 2 mi from the house that he built a big house when he was at the top of his professional career here in Aiken South Carolina about 2010 I seen him at Home Depot here in Aiken him and I think it was his dad we're getting masonry supplies That's what his dad did and William helped him around Aiken from time to time.. people just let him be when he's here when they see him it's not like a bunch of people surround them and ask him for autographs and stuff He's just a laid-back guy actually run into him about five- six times at high school football games in the past Just shake his hand and keep walking anyway he lives at an assisted living facility here in Aiken last I heard he's not doing well at all.. I've never seen Michael Dean in person though I know Michael invested his money and spent it wisely William on the other hand not so much even the big house that he built it wasn't quite a mansion but it was huge it had a state of the art gym downstairs I mean it was The talk of the town back in the day but he just built it in a bad spot it's right next to one of the biggest graveyards here in Aiken I'm talking about right next to it and it's right across the street from a junkyard.. I mean that's the only bad investment I know of but I know they say he's made a you know a lot of bad mistakes with his money which most NFL players do but his brother didn't his brother don't live around here I think he lives in Denver anyway this is voice typed so I'm sure there's some mistakes Take care
My dad knew a guy who played center for Virginia, and when they played against Clemson, the guy told William Perry the snap count was 2 when it was really 3. William Perry came crashing over the line and was flagged for being offsides. He then complained to the ref “that guy lied to me!”
I used to live near a town in South Carolina called Aiken, and he was having a house built there, but it was never finished. It was eventually finished as a church.
@sfrank8687 He had a nice house off Hwy 19, heading into Aiken. Plus he used to come to the Holley House, off Richland Road, where me, and my Brother worked. Good 👍 people!!!
Growing up, my dad showed us the fridge, and him scoring on those gial line plunges. Then he showed us the super bowl shuffle and the refrigerator man song. Anyways even then when he showed us this would've been early 2010s he was already living in some sort of assisted living, had sold his 85 super bowl ring, and had basically drank himself to death. He was drinking like 30+ beers a day for some time. So sad to see how he ended up considering he brought us so so much joy as young football fans.
@@gmansard641 Browns fans are the luckiest of all because the League ruled that Art Modell could move but he couldn't take the name with him... The NFL should've done the same to Bud Adams and kept the Oilers in Houston....
I didn’t realize he kinda peaked his rookie year or even played for a different team, I thought Fridge was a lifelong Bear and HOF based off the highlights and popularity, but I see how he was popular, he was unique and lovable
My dad knew a guy who played center for Virginia, and when they played against Clemson, the guy told William Perry the snap count was 2 when it was really 3. William Perry came crashing over the line and was flagged for being offsides. He then complained to the ref “that guy lied to me!”
I’ll never forget seeing Perry live on a Monday Night Football game; it was hilarious watching him torpedo his way into the end zone. It was a lot of fun to watch play, you never knew what they were going to do with him.
The 85' year was pretty special and The 'Fridge' was a big part of it. His career is sort of a proverb about staying fit to get the most out of your career.
@@matthewmercer2477 I'm with you on the Dolphins taking them down. I thought it was hilarious, Marino carved them up and Buddy Ryan and Mike Ditka were fighting on the sidelines. Hilarious. Marino said it was easy, he realized that if they just SPREAD them out, they were easy to exploit.
I guarantee you won’t read this but your channel has come such a long way man. I remember being a senior in high school watching your “Why Derek Carr should be MVP” video and being absolutely hooked. The editing of your videos and the overall presentation is on another level now and you should definitely be proud of yourself.
If I’m not mistaken Perry who was a rookie in 1985 was one of the last players from that defense to stay with the team (played on Bears defense till 92 or 93 I think)
Last I heard about William Perry he was at an old age home in Aiken SC. Only reason I know this is because my great uncle was at the same place. He was also from Chicago so they always talked about the bears.
I’ve seen him out shopping years ago. He was huge! Everytime I pass his old estate I look over and think about him. I always wondered what became of him
@@fortynights1513 yes, all the time in his career. even in that game, Walter was given the ball twice within the 5 yard line (3, 4) and couldn't score. The Patriots held Walter to 2.77 yards per carry. Him getting bottled up till that point was what made Ditka decide to use Perry at the goal line and create this classic play. now with that said, the Bears were up 37-3 and at the 1 yard line. not giving Walter the ball here was silly and Ditka said later on that he regretted the decision. They could've easily used Perry as a lead FB if they wanted to and Walter would've walked in untouched. I find it difficult to believe Walter would've been stopped at the 1 yard line and there weren't any major implications for the game outcome if he didn't get in.
Every time I watch a new KTO video I'm impressed by the production quality. I keep forgetting just how much effort you put into the presentation. I love the way he laughs off hearing that there was a report going out that he was dead. That's a level of innocence that's really hard to maintain, especially after his health issues.
The “fridge” was a huge inspiration for me when I played football, I even picked #72 to be my jersey number. I really want to meet William Perry just to thank him for inspiring me throughout football
I'm a Packers fan too, but if we're being honest the Fridge was really only a good football player early in his career. After that he was merely a personality (albeit a good guy) who got more attention than his play merited. It made me sick when Mike Ditka let him score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, stealing the moment from the guy who really deserved it (Walter Payton).
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The best part of old football clips is the lack of idiot dances after TDs. Just excitement, "number 1" fingers in the air, and jumping around. No brand building or clout chasing in sight
@@Kings0424 No, it isn't bolring, unless you're a Millennial or younger and have the attention span of a gnat.B elieve iut or not there was a time when men played football because playing football was fun. They didn't need artificial, "look-at-me" buffoonery to have a good time. Oh yeah, it was a man's game back then, not the sissified game we have today.
There's no doubt Buddy Ryan was an amazing defensive mastermind but his pettiness always got in his way and it cost him the ability to win more than 1 SuperBowl. His hubris was his greatest enemy.
I watched that super bowl when I was 16 years old. The memories of him and the Bears amazing season brought tears to my eyes. It felt like you were about to say he had died.
My brother lived next door to the Perry's in Aiken, SC and I met him several times. He was an awesome person along with Michael Dean. Very greatful and country. I saw him dunk a basketball flat footed!
All football players dream of playing in the NFL even if it is just for a short time. The "Refrigerator" had several seasons and he recently said he was happy. That is what counts.
I was 14 years old during the rise of The Fridge. And even though I grew up a Niners fan, those 85 bears were just something special, and any NFL fan couldn't help jumping on the Bears bandwagon. Super Bowl Shuffle for the win! But yeah, Walter needed to score during that Super Bowl. It was an oversight by Ditka.
So I read up on Guillain-Barre syndrome and its main cause is Campylobacter infections which is a disease thats transmitted through foodborne illnesses. Knowing how much this guy struggled with his weight, it makes sense. I’m not even a Bears fan but I can appreciate the big guy bcuz we had a similar nose tackle on the chiefs who ran and caught TDs, his name was Dontari Poe. He actually broke Perry’s record for the heaviest player to score a rushing touchdown. He was listed as 364 lbs 😳 Perry was 335 lbs when he snatched that record in the 80s. I cant even imagine what its like to see a 350 lb guy running directly towards you with his head down. I guess you just accept your fate lmao
Once played pickup basketball with William Perry. Between games he stood under basket and than jumped for a two handed dunk -- easily a 36 inch plus vertical.
The fact that Walter Payton didn't score a touchdown in the superbowl and Perry did completely irks me to this day. I seriously hate seeing that highlight. I have nothing against Perry, it's just a travesty that Payton, the Bear, was done dirty like that for a gimmick...
We truly are in the dark ages of nicknames. Everyone just defaults to initials and numbers. If there’s one thing old heads have new players bear in, it’s monikers.
Good lord that poor QB got CRUSHED at the 9:08 mark. Good lord. This was when football was scary to play. It still is scary, but back then it was SCARY.
I was working in Barnwell, SC around 2010 and we were staying in this small hotel. When we pulled up to the hotel, there was a huge party everywhere, and then I seen this monster of a man come up and welcome 2 white boys to the party. It was the Fridge. There was 200 people there, just partying the night away. It was a blast. He was the nicest man when he didn't have to be
Perry was still really good for a few years after 1985. He’d be the only defensive lineman on that line to be double teamed with 2 offensive linemen. Hampton would have a tackle and tight end on him, and McMichael and Dent would have a guard/ tackle respectively and maybe a running back, but Perry would have a guard and center on him because the offense didnt want him pushing the center into the quarterback. He was also double teamed on every running play. He still got lots of tackles and about five sacks a year. He was very disruptive, looking like a pro bowl player. Until he got too big and lost his powerful explosiveness.
I live 2 miles from his house he built here in AIKEN SC at the top of his pro career.. He's not doing well lives in assisted living center here in Aiken👍
Man I thought William Perry died for a second you can’t do this to me KTO.
Got me, too. 😅
It’s weird but I thought he was already dead
@@DaDualityofManI’m glad I’m not alone on that either 😭🤦🏽♂️ I thought passed back in like 2015
@@JEFÉSOLOI posted a comment earlier I live about 2 mi from the house that he built a big house when he was at the top of his professional career here in Aiken South Carolina about 2010 I seen him at Home Depot here in Aiken him and I think it was his dad we're getting masonry supplies That's what his dad did and William helped him around Aiken from time to time.. people just let him be when he's here when they see him it's not like a bunch of people surround them and ask him for autographs and stuff He's just a laid-back guy actually run into him about five- six times at high school football games in the past Just shake his hand and keep walking anyway he lives at an assisted living facility here in Aiken last I heard he's not doing well at all.. I've never seen Michael Dean in person though I know Michael invested his money and spent it wisely William on the other hand not so much even the big house that he built it wasn't quite a mansion but it was huge it had a state of the art gym downstairs I mean it was The talk of the town back in the day but he just built it in a bad spot it's right next to one of the biggest graveyards here in Aiken I'm talking about right next to it and it's right across the street from a junkyard.. I mean that's the only bad investment I know of but I know they say he's made a you know a lot of bad mistakes with his money which most NFL players do but his brother didn't his brother don't live around here I think he lives in Denver anyway this is voice typed so I'm sure there's some mistakes Take care
He’s in Aiken SC but I did hear his health is declining not 100% on that don’t fact check me lol
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Perry many years ago. He has the biggest hands of any man I have ever shaken hands with. He is a very nice gentleman
My dad knew a guy who played center for Virginia, and when they played against Clemson, the guy told William Perry the snap count was 2 when it was really 3. William Perry came crashing over the line and was flagged for being offsides. He then complained to the ref “that guy lied to me!”
@@BD-1-And-Only That is a great story
Me too! When I went to shake his hand I tripped out how big they were.
@@raptorgames9 I wear XL gloves and my hands felt like a five year old in his hands. They were putting your hands into a Catchers Mitt
I used to live near a town in South Carolina called Aiken, and he was having a house built there, but it was never finished. It was eventually finished as a church.
Good ole Aiken. Not far from Augusta, GA
My father and his family was born there!!!! My aunt still lives there
@sfrank8687 He had a nice house off Hwy 19, heading into Aiken. Plus he used to come to the Holley House, off Richland Road, where me, and my Brother worked. Good 👍 people!!!
He still be in aiken I'm from there
@@chiefaborigine242 How is he doing??? Haven't lived there in over 20 years.
Growing up, my dad showed us the fridge, and him scoring on those gial line plunges. Then he showed us the super bowl shuffle and the refrigerator man song. Anyways even then when he showed us this would've been early 2010s he was already living in some sort of assisted living, had sold his 85 super bowl ring, and had basically drank himself to death. He was drinking like 30+ beers a day for some time. So sad to see how he ended up considering he brought us so so much joy as young football fans.
Gotta love that Dick Enberg called both Perry’s TD in the Super Bowl and Keith Traylor’s INT in 2001.
Talk about coming full circle.
RIP Dick Enberg
What other DL got 3 commercials & a cartoon character? Dude is an NFL legend.
He's a cartoon character. I couldn't agree more.
He was also a GI Joe character.
His brother, Michael Dean Perry was a beast
Old Browns fan here. I wish we still had one like him!
@@gmansard641
Browns fans are the luckiest of all because the League ruled that Art Modell could move but he couldn't take the name with him... The NFL should've done the same to Bud Adams and kept the Oilers in Houston....
I didn’t realize he kinda peaked his rookie year or even played for a different team, I thought Fridge was a lifelong Bear and HOF based off the highlights and popularity, but I see how he was popular, he was unique and lovable
HOF. You are kidding, right?
@@dougamundson6836 I mean he’s more famous than a lot of actual HOF players, can u blame me?
i am glad the fridge is still with us and is happy
My dad knew a guy who played center for Virginia, and when they played against Clemson, the guy told William Perry the snap count was 2 when it was really 3. William Perry came crashing over the line and was flagged for being offsides. He then complained to the ref “that guy lied to me!”
Wish football was still like this, about satisfying fans,hard headed coach’s,and not so focused on outside issues.
Nah bruh nobody wants that
You're the only one
the 9:08 mark of this video
Nobody likes athletes talking about "outside issues" unless they agree with the athletes stance onthe issue being discussed
I’ll never forget seeing Perry live on a Monday Night Football game; it was hilarious watching him torpedo his way into the end zone. It was a lot of fun to watch play, you never knew what they were going to do with him.
He seems like such a good guy. Glad he is still with us.
The 85' year was pretty special and The 'Fridge' was a big part of it. His career is sort of a proverb about staying fit to get the most out of your career.
Really special when the fish stopped there ass from a perfect season. Not the greatest team by any means.
@@matthewmercer2477
I'm with you on the Dolphins taking them down. I thought it was hilarious, Marino carved them up and Buddy Ryan and Mike Ditka were fighting on the sidelines. Hilarious.
Marino said it was easy, he realized that if they just SPREAD them out, they were easy to exploit.
I guarantee you won’t read this but your channel has come such a long way man. I remember being a senior in high school watching your “Why Derek Carr should be MVP” video and being absolutely hooked. The editing of your videos and the overall presentation is on another level now and you should definitely be proud of yourself.
If I’m not mistaken Perry who was a rookie in 1985 was one of the last players from that defense to stay with the team (played on Bears defense till 92 or 93 I think)
Hampton, Singletary, and Dent at least as well.
Thanks for telling me.
Richard Dent, the Super Bowl 20 MVP, was the last Bear from the 1985 squad still with Chicago, excluding kicker Kevin Butler, lasting through 1993.
I'm Australian. Born in the 90s, I never watched Perry play. I've only seen highlights. But I know, for sure, he's my favourite big man
"That's ripper, fair dinkum, crikey, don't be gettin' in a blue!"
Last I heard about William Perry he was at an old age home in Aiken SC. Only reason I know this is because my great uncle was at the same place. He was also from Chicago so they always talked about the bears.
As a life long bears fan I had a fridge poster and a 85 bears poster I got from my dad, big man touchdowns will always have a big place in my heart
I’ve seen him out shopping years ago. He was huge! Everytime I pass his old estate I look over and think about him. I always wondered what became of him
He was the coolest GI Joe toy ever! His weapon was a football on a stick, though I think it was supposed to be a chain.
So I say to myself, WTF is this woman talking about ? Just saw it on Ebay.
@@matthewmercer2477 Was it expensive?
@@charlottecorday8494 I just saw one for $20 on ebay
The fall began with him doing that TD in the Super Bowl, while Walter Payton was completely ignored.
Truly the football gods were angered.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but did they use Payton on the carries before that?
@@fortynights1513the patriots were ganging up on him and every time they would give him the ball they stopped him a lot
@@reddays8448Pats had some good linebackers back then.
@@fortynights1513 yes, all the time in his career. even in that game, Walter was given the ball twice within the 5 yard line (3, 4) and couldn't score. The Patriots held Walter to 2.77 yards per carry. Him getting bottled up till that point was what made Ditka decide to use Perry at the goal line and create this classic play.
now with that said, the Bears were up 37-3 and at the 1 yard line. not giving Walter the ball here was silly and Ditka said later on that he regretted the decision. They could've easily used Perry as a lead FB if they wanted to and Walter would've walked in untouched. I find it difficult to believe Walter would've been stopped at the 1 yard line and there weren't any major implications for the game outcome if he didn't get in.
Every time I watch a new KTO video I'm impressed by the production quality. I keep forgetting just how much effort you put into the presentation.
I love the way he laughs off hearing that there was a report going out that he was dead. That's a level of innocence that's really hard to maintain, especially after his health issues.
The “fridge” was a huge inspiration for me when I played football, I even picked #72 to be my jersey number. I really want to meet William Perry just to thank him for inspiring me throughout football
Imagine tackling Derrick Henry ❌
Imagine tackling "The Fridge" Perry✅
can we just appreciate how amazing that intro was?
Bears just catching strays left right and center, can’t catch a break 😭😭😭
sucks to suck
They are the target at this point 😂
I wish our current center could catch a defender instead lol
@@Love2Musgraveyea that's why I cheered and hoped your overrated qb shattered his leg against Philly to bad
They did it to themselves
As a Packers fan i begrudgingly acknowledge the Fridge's prowess.
Bears had the fridge but the Packers had the Freezer
I'm a Packers fan too, but if we're being honest the Fridge was really only a good football player early in his career. After that he was merely a personality (albeit a good guy) who got more attention than his play merited. It made me sick when Mike Ditka let him score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, stealing the moment from the guy who really deserved it (Walter Payton).
He got his own GI Joe figure.
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Babe the pig is still alive?
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The best part of old football clips is the lack of idiot dances after TDs. Just excitement, "number 1" fingers in the air, and jumping around. No brand building or clout chasing in sight
That's boring as hell. I love the "idiot dances" and "clout chasing" that you called it. Love this era of football
I love all kinds of different TD celebrations from all eras.
@@Kings0424 No, it isn't bolring, unless you're a Millennial or younger and have the attention span of a gnat.B elieve iut or not there was a time when men played football because playing football was fun. They didn't need artificial, "look-at-me" buffoonery to have a good time. Oh yeah, it was a man's game back then, not the sissified game we have today.
the nfl banned " celebrations" for several years because the dallas cowgirls got mad about them because they sucked so bad in the 80s
Stop hating he’s the refrigerator man 😭🙏
I saw him score that touchdown and loved it!
The Refrigerator is an 80s icon.
One thing I learned from this video: I always knew Walter Payton didn’t score in the Super Bowl, but he didn’t score in the whole post season? 😢
My dad’s been a die hard bears fan since the 80’s. I remember him showing me the Super Bowl shuffle and The Fridge highlights. He’s a one of a kind
There's no doubt Buddy Ryan was an amazing defensive mastermind but his pettiness always got in his way and it cost him the ability to win more than 1 SuperBowl. His hubris was his greatest enemy.
The fridge was so good that they named a whole kitchen appliance after him
Payton scored a touchdown in everyones heart. He was truly great. (Truly)
We need to get the Fridge hooked up with DDPYoga.
another banger KTO keep it up man🤝
Yo!!! The Keith Traylor int! I still think about this play as a bears fan. Bumblin, stumblin, down the field.
He was a monster on nfl street 1, shoutout to the mention!
Facts
I watched that super bowl when I was 16 years old. The memories of him and the Bears amazing season brought tears to my eyes. It felt like you were about to say he had died.
My brother lived next door to the Perry's in Aiken, SC and I met him several times. He was an awesome person along with Michael Dean. Very greatful and country. I saw him dunk a basketball flat footed!
All football players dream of playing in the NFL even if it is just for a short time. The "Refrigerator" had several seasons and he recently said he was happy. That is what counts.
Big ups to the 10 year old kid who bought his ring and gave it back to him.
Isn't Seat Geek one of the players that made events unaffordable now?
Definitely not. 😮 don't believe your 👀
Mike Ditka was a hard nose coach. Da Fridge was the whole defensive line himself. He also scored touchdowns
U should do more vids like this
Great great great content right here
We need more retro sports bios ❤
I was 14 years old during the rise of The Fridge. And even though I grew up a Niners fan, those 85 bears were just something special, and any NFL fan couldn't help jumping on the Bears bandwagon. Super Bowl Shuffle for the win! But yeah, Walter needed to score during that Super Bowl. It was an oversight by Ditka.
As much as I love the Ice Maker, I feel like William deserved that last bit of a clip with your banger outro track.
13:49 Bob Ryan hatin ass😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
They were going to trade Lawrence Taylor to Chigo but the couldn't fit a Coke Machine next to a Refrigerator.🍻
I use to live in North Augusta SC, I use to see him from time to time.
Managing his weight as his metabolism slowed as he aged would of been a real challenge.
Elijah Chapman this play right here helped him land the spot on the roster for the Giants as a free agent!!!
You hesitate for a second to maintain your fitness in the off-season and you're totally screwed.
Love the vids. I’ve been watching for years
There need to be video on the dt position insane how it transformed over the years
William Perry shouts to him, legend
The bears had 2 pro bowl studs at DT, so they moved one to DE to get Perry in
the first NFL footballer i ever knew of! remember him being everywhere in the 80s! remember seeing him in the A team and also wrestlemania 2!
In this house the Fridge is a legend
Him and Vince Wilfork
His brother Michael Dean did well with the Browns for several seasons.
So I read up on Guillain-Barre syndrome and its main cause is Campylobacter infections which is a disease thats transmitted through foodborne illnesses. Knowing how much this guy struggled with his weight, it makes sense.
I’m not even a Bears fan but I can appreciate the big guy bcuz we had a similar nose tackle on the chiefs who ran and caught TDs, his name was Dontari Poe. He actually broke Perry’s record for the heaviest player to score a rushing touchdown. He was listed as 364 lbs 😳 Perry was 335 lbs when he snatched that record in the 80s. I cant even imagine what its like to see a 350 lb guy running directly towards you with his head down. I guess you just accept your fate lmao
Jordan The Lion was the one that interviewed him, it was a great video.
Feel bad for the fridge man he doesn’t deserve all those health issues, but good he’s seemingly doing better
Once played pickup basketball with William Perry. Between games he stood under basket
and than jumped for a two handed dunk -- easily a 36 inch plus vertical.
DA FRIDGE💪🏿
Bruh, why were those reporters giving The Fridge the stink eye? Respect the legends 💯💪💯
I love the Refrigerator and I'm a Lions fan
My dad suffered from Guillen-barre syndrome in 2015, it’s a heart breaking condition.
The fact that Walter Payton didn't score a touchdown in the superbowl and Perry did completely irks me to this day. I seriously hate seeing that highlight. I have nothing against Perry, it's just a travesty that Payton, the Bear, was done dirty like that for a gimmick...
I saw this live when I was 13. It was an unbelievable year. I'm in Chicago so I got the full experience.
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I see a lot of people looking like William Perry. In there 50s and falling apart in a nursing home. It is really sad.
“LEGENDS … FOR PEOPLE WHO EXIST IN THE PAST.”
I remember watching him when i was growing up. Id always wondered what happened to him. What a player he was in his prime rookie season.
The guy was a defensive tackle in the NFL for over 10 years. That's impressive by any measurement.
"Ummm, hot wings!"- The Fridge
There was no fall of the fridge he just dealt with a dying relevance
Perry is a nice dude! Met him once and he is very gentle.👍👍
KTO's come a looooong way from using Madden to simulate NFL seasons.
Keep at it, man.
I always requested his number when I played ball. Hero.
I first knew of Perry when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by John Cena.
Us kids in Colorado loved the fridge. He was our hero back then.
Honestly, I was kinda hoping Jordan Mailata was going to be a William Perry type, considering his background of playing rugby before joining the NFL
I loved The Fridge as a kid especially. He seemed like a superhero or something.
When a was a little kid I remember him being EVERYWHERE. We didn’t watch football in my house but I knew his name well.
Well, I still think he can make a comeback to the NFL! 😳
Great topic !
Just goes to show we may be small compared to other places but we have birth some legends in ole South Carolina
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William, “the refrigerator” Perry is the reason I became a bears fan!
We truly are in the dark ages of nicknames. Everyone just defaults to initials and numbers. If there’s one thing old heads have new players bear in, it’s monikers.
Groper Cleveland is peak
@@johannhartel9477that’s the thing people are putting all their effort and creativity into roasting nicknames lmao
“Sweetness” just hits different man
@@johannhartel9477Different sport, but the Greek Freak is another good one
I miss the nicknames like The Sherif, Matty Ice, The GOAT, Megatron
Good lord that poor QB got CRUSHED at the 9:08 mark. Good lord. This was when football was scary to play. It still is scary, but back then it was SCARY.
I was working in Barnwell, SC around 2010 and we were staying in this small hotel. When we pulled up to the hotel, there was a huge party everywhere, and then I seen this monster of a man come up and welcome 2 white boys to the party. It was the Fridge. There was 200 people there, just partying the night away. It was a blast. He was the nicest man when he didn't have to be
Perry was still really good for a few years after 1985. He’d be the only defensive lineman on that line to be double teamed with 2 offensive linemen. Hampton would have a tackle and tight end on him, and McMichael and Dent would have a guard/ tackle respectively and maybe a running back, but Perry would have a guard and center on him because the offense didnt want him pushing the center into the quarterback. He was also double teamed on every running play. He still got lots of tackles and about five sacks a year. He was very disruptive, looking like a pro bowl player. Until he got too big and lost his powerful explosiveness.
Amazing to remember that back in those days, a defensive lineman over 300 was considered a freak.
I live 2 miles from his house he built here in AIKEN SC at the top of his pro career.. He's not doing well lives in assisted living center here in Aiken👍