Today, I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my mind for a while, and that’s whether William “The Refrigerator” Perry is in the NFL Hall of Fame. I’ve been a huge football fan for years, and Perry was such a big name back in the day. So, I dug into it, and here’s what I found.
First off, I looked up who William Perry is. Turns out, William Anthony Perry was born on December 16, 1962. He used to play as a defensive tackle in the NFL, mainly for the Chicago Bears, for about ten seasons. People called him “The Refrigerator” or “The Fridge” because he was just massive. Before his NFL days, he played college football for the Clemson Tigers and even won the ACC Player of the Year award.
Then, I got to the main question: Is he in the Hall of Fame? Well, after searching through a bunch of articles and websites, I found out that, no, William Perry is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It surprised me a bit, honestly. He was such a big part of the Bears’ success, especially in Super Bowl XX.
- I checked multiple sources, and they all said the same thing: Perry hasn’t been elected to the Hall of Fame.
- One source even mentioned that he played 138 games in his career, which is quite a lot.
Then I went on and checked some fun facts about Perry. For example, he even showed up at WrestleMania 2, and in 2006, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame’s celebrity wing. Can you believe that? He was also a big deal at Clemson, getting first-team All-American honors in 1983. And money-wise, it’s said he made over $4 million during his NFL career. Not bad at all, especially for back then.
So, even though “The Refrigerator” isn’t in the NFL Hall of Fame, he’s still a legend in his own right. His size, his nickname, and his impact on the game—especially with those ’85 Bears—made him unforgettable. I hope this little deep dive was interesting for you guys. And hey, who knows, maybe one day he’ll get that Hall of Fame nod after all.
