Refrigerator Perry
While he was not a superstar on paper (only 29.5 sacks through his entire career), he quickly became a favorite of the Chicago Bears fans. 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. 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. But the second time he got the ball, he scored a touchdown; as a result, Walter Payton was denied an easy scoring opportunity. 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. After retiring from football, Perry was involved in a few other entertainment endeavors, including the following: Recently, he was named Director of Football Operations for the Continental Indoor Football League s Chicago Slaughter. Nicknamed The Refrigerator for his gargantuan, square-like frame, Perry was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weighed 382 lbs (173.4 kg). at his peak weight.
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