William “Refrigerator” Perry Net Worth
William Anthony Perry’s net worth amounts to
$10,000
William Anthony Perry Wiki Biography
Born on the 16th of December, 1962, in Aiken, South Carolina USA, William Anthony Perry, known as ‘The Fridge’, is a retired American Football defensive lineman who had a 10-year career in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, and also represented the NFL Europe team, the London Monarchs, in 1996 before retiring.
The net worth of William Refrigerator Perry was estimated to be only $10,000 in mid-2017, due to his health issues and unsuccessful business ventures, according to reputable sources.
William Refrigerator Perry Net Worth $10,000
Struggling with his size from a young age, William Perry was often criticized and ridiculed, earning him the nickname “refrigerator” during his college years. He attended Aiken High School, where he not only played football but also participated in track, basketball, and shot put.
Upon receiving a scholarship, he attended Clemson University, focusing primarily on football and playing for the Clemson Tigers under head coach Danny Ford. He had a successful college career, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the national championship in his first year.
William declared for the 1985 NFL Draft and was selected as the 22nd overall pick by the Chicago Bears. He played for the Bears for 10 seasons, including the victorious Super Bowl season in his debut year. Later, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles for two years before retiring. Apart from football, William ventured into fighting, making appearances at WrestleMania 2 and in the toughman boxing competition.
William Perry has also made TV appearances such as “The A-Team”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “Windy City Heat”, and “Rein: The Rejuvenator”, all contributing to his net worth.
William has been married to Valerie since 2007, and was previously married to Sherry Broadwater from 1982 to 2004 with whom he has four children.
Since 2008, William has faced severe health challenges, including being diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome and battling weight issues and diabetes. He is currently wheelchair-bound and is cared for by his younger brother and a former teammate. William lives off of social security disability checks and NFL-assisted care for former players in need. Due to his medical expenses, he has sold and re-auctioned his Super Bowl ring for financial support.
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| Full Name | William Perry |
| Net Worth | $10,000 |
| Date Of Birth | December 16, 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Weight | 152 kg |
| Profession | Football player |
| Education | Seton Hall University |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Valerie Perry (m. 2007), Sherry Ann Broadwater (m. 1982–2004) |
| Children | Sherria Perry, William Perry, Latavia Perry, Norie Shanta Perry |
| Parents | Hollie Perry, Inez Perry |
| Siblings | Michael Dean Perry, Robert Perry |
| IMDB | |
| Movies | College Football Legends: Vol. 1, College Football Legends: Vol. 1 |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gap-toothed grin |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | Even when I was little, I was big. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | WWE Hall of Famer. |
| 2 | Has a small firm in the construction industry in Aiken, South Carolina, USA [2000] |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Played his college football at Clemson University. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Played college football at Clemson University. |
| 8 | 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) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself |
| WWE WrestleMania: The Complete Anthology – Vol. 1 | 2005 | Video | Himself |
