WILLIAM "REFRIGERATOR" PERRY - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 286932

WILLIAM "REFRIGERATOR" PERRY
This black and white signed photograph features an image of The Fridge plowing through the defensive line to score his Super Bowl XX touchdown.
Printed Photograph Signed: "William Perry #72". B/w 8x10. Born on December 16, 1962, William "Refrigerator" Perry is a former defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears. He gained his nickname from his large size weighing 382 pounds at one point in his career. Drafted by head coach Mike Ditka, he was often used as a full back in goal line and fourth and short situations to break through the defense with his massive size. He would also frequently play offense as the lead blocker for his teammate, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton. In Super Bowl XX, Perry scored his most memorable touchdown, running straight up the middle and plowing defenders out of the way. He played in the NFL for ten years, appearing in 138 games and recording 29.5 sacks. While his play on the defensive line was merely adequate and he battled weight issues throughout his career, he was a fan favorite and participated in many of the Bears' antics. He participated in the production of the music single "Super Bowl Shuffle" (1985), which peaked at #41 on the Billboard Charts and earned a Grammy nomination. The song involved 24 Chicago Bears players, including 3 future Hall of Famers. Signature in poor contrast. Unknown residue on verso. Otherwise, fine condition.