William Refrigerator Perry's Battle

[@JamesCarter-ii4up]

I stop drinking alcohol in 94....best thing I ever done in my life... Thank God for delivering me from Alcohol..... it was so easy with the Help of loving Father....

[@rachellebrown9701]

James Carter WOW! at 94 you found God’s purpose for your life, never to old and never to late, God can heal deliver set free, God also can use anyone at any age

[@sergiogalindo3024]

@@rachellebrown9701 In '94! The man is NOT 94!

[@aivenimila3247]

@@rachellebrown9701 1994 not 94 yrs old

[@rembertomondragon6169]

Rachelle Brown :is 1994 !!!! Lollll 😅😂🤣😭😅😂🤣😅😂🤣

[@lakiushacoleman7308]

Amen

[@alanmorris7669]

He is confined to a wheelchair now and living in an assisted-living townhouse. I wish him the very best of luck in the future.

[@MrTeatreeoil]

His generation of football players didn't have multimillion dollar contracts

[@noc3635]

John3:16For God loves the world he sent his son for whoever believe in him shall not perish but live everlasting life!!

[@crmay72]

AMEN!!@@noc3635

[@mosestyson3217]

I wish the NFL would intervene and Clean up things for him He is a kind man

[@angelajohnson6659]

His kindness won't mean anything to the NFL! Corporations only care about you when you are producing for them!I had heard that William had a successful masonry business!

[@OGMama75]

Awww, this is sooo sad! I remember when he scored that touchdown. One of the BEST Superbowls!

[@dannynicastro3207]

silky johnson ...agreed.

[@alethiabrown898]

GHnine Ofeleven right 😔

[@rogercook8277]

Who did the Bears beat in that Super Bowl that year? The New England Patriots. Who is playing in the Super Bowl tomorrow (2/3/2019)? The New England Patriots. Take care of yourself Mr. Perry.

[@edwardnorton04]

One of the most likable players on that Super Bowl team.

[@toddfeehley4810]

Well-put

[@1994g0]

Did you ever hear of mercy and compassion.? Mr. Perry was and is a nice person.I wish him well.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

This is really sad. He seems like a really good guy that had some bad habits. Hope he can recover and turn over a new leaf in life. I remember seeing him play and will always remember him at his best! That ‘85 Chicago team was beast! I’m from Columbia, SC (born & raised) and Fridge is from a town only 1 hour 15 minutes away from me (Aiken, SC). I’ve been a die hard South Carolina Gamecocks fan my whole life, and William Perry played for our arch rival Clemson Tigers. I’ve always respected his accomplishments in football.

[@alexkx8599]

...and he was a G.I. Joe character/toy! 😲

[@streetsweeper2954]

I remember watching him play when i was 8 years old. So big so strong but time is cruel and waits for no one.

[@croneyr]

Same here. I was 11 during superbowl 20. Crazy. He crossed my mind tonight.

[@kace3050]

I hope he knows how much JOY he brought to us. I wish him the best. Please take care of yourself Fridge. As a young girl I always looked for you to come on the field.

[@1994g0]

Great comment.We all wish the best for Fridge.

[@jackryan9218]

Say what you want, the FRIDGE was theeeeee man. When size matters, he took that to a whole new level. A true gentle giant with a kids heart and when game day started, oh he could play alright. I pray Mr. Perry will be okay. I enjoyed watching him play. Anyone who knows anything about professional football, knows that these men give it all. Sure, some want fame and fortune. Others just want a paycheck. Still, there are those in the NFL that are the very embodiment of what it means to sacrifice all. Mr. Perry is such a man. Maybe he did not take care of himself as he should of. Maybe he did stuff he shouldn't have, but who are we to stand in judgment of him? I really like the big guy. Fun and just so impressive to watch. A true football players player, both on and off the field. May he know that he has a legion of fans out there that still love him and pray for him............🏈⛪

[@TBD1.0]

This guys is a true legend regardless....back when football was GREAT, and he stood for our National Anthem.

[@dorothyadams68]

Great guy take care

[@dalrekantarah]

Actually he was in the locker room

[@proudbluestaterful]

nonsense

[@GPM116]

Before last year everybody stood. Your point is what??

[@EulisisMartin]

Will you shut the fuck up about the anthem, THIS GUY COULD DIE AND ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS IF HE STOOD FOR THE ANTHEM!

[@pamelahomeyer748]

he is a great guy. I wish him all the best.

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

LED ZEPPELIN

[@mikerichards1498]

There are many valuable lessons in this story. Some are logical and some are painful, but they're all useful. (1) True greatness is not measured by a person's material wealth. Material things will leave us or we will leave them. (2) Notoriety often brings calamity. The same media that helps "make" us will often turn on us and "break" us. The spotlight is not always the right light. (3) The important things in life are not contracts, money, and movies. The truly important thing is as the write of Ecclesiastes says, "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the while duty of mankind." (Ecclesiastes 12:14-14; Acts 2:37-38; Galatians 3:26-29; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:1-6)

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you. God bless you. 😊Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. ❤

[@crmay72]

AMEN!! Christ rules! He is my personal savior and am so thankful He is. Blessings to you and your family, Rebecca!

[@johnthegamer7229]

I'm a lions fan, my two favorites ever are Barry Sanders and The Fridge. Perry is in my prayers.🙏🙌

[@eon14873]

man, that is sad to see

[@billsmith1821]

+TheAithWONDER yes it is

[@marypump577]

We all loved the Fridge!! Praying for a full recovery 🙏

[@feliciapolk7276]

Had the opportunity to work with him in Florida. He's an awesomely nice guy, but Football damage along with his drinking has created a sad situation for him. God bless him!

[@elvez1231]

The Fridge is clearly an upbeat joyful person who is apparently in denial. One or two beers? Come on - one or two beers, my ass. Drink a coke if it's just one or two. We drink to get drunk! God love this man. Please get yourself into some measure of a healthy existence and stay with us for a long long time.

[@anthonyortega5467]

I too am a recovering alcoholic addict if God willing January 20th I will have 14 years clean and sober. One drink is too many and a thousand is never enough!! May God bless you Refrigerator Perry and your family

[@crmay72]

Congrats on your sobriety! I know my comment is 5 years late (lol) but hope you are still doing well with this journey of your life.

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

My childhood heros are fading away. : ( Learning that we are only imortal for a limited time.

[@sharkbite5744]

dvdfrnzwbr yep and it sucks dude!

[@Tanker1106]

He’s not a hero and never was. All he was was an overpaid football player like all the rest. A real hero is someone who defends our nation and our freedom, not someone who defends and end zone are a ball. Get your head out of your ass before I slap the shit outta you.

[@amywaters7246]

When we are young, wandering the face of the earth, wondering what our dreams might be worth...

[@allenwilson8459]

Typo , we are mortal . Not immortal. Only God is immortal.

[@debbiedunn4477]

I hear ya!! I remember watching The Fridge play.

[@ArchieThomas3seesea]

I last weighed 364lb and have various serious health problems. Hopefully things will work out.

[@scottlebrun6782]

The '85 Bears have seen a lot of post football tragedy. Sad

[@steveriddle313]

William Perry thank you for the 1985 Super Bowl win you guys were the best that ever played thank you

[@jamesdavis3559]

Steve Riddle he needs to look out for himself

[@rembertomondragon6169]

Steve Riddle : ok cut out the bullshit and send him a 24 pack of malt liquor !!

[@heelsfantim]

Love this guy!! Praying for you Frig!! GO TIGERS!!!

[@geraldmontoya2791]

I'll be praying for you William Perry You're a Good Man your family needs you

[@tyronemcbride5044]

85 Bears!! Love them!!💖 Perry!!

[@lwmson]

His wife, an attractive woman, certainly shows great character to be the caretaker to him that she appears.

[@crmay72]

Absolutely! I wish them both well.

[@lindablunt2257]

I mentioned you on TIC TOC ..(10 /06/19 ) .One of the all greats at football ...I wish the very best in your retirement ......

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

May God's Grace be with Mr. William Perry, The Frig...and his family

[@ladyg1284]

Loved me some refrigerator Perry. My prayers are with you and your family, remember God is a healer!!!!

[@PlanetGirth]

Heartbreaking, it hurts me seeing him like this now.

[@pdgutierrez8784]

Lord give William Perry the strength to avoid alcohol. If it is bad for his system, then stop drinking!!!

[@jjholl00]

This was sad... Bless your heart Frig... I wasn't a Bear's fan when you won the SB but I was a fan of yours and still is... Rooting for you!

[@johnhalchishick6557]

NEVER FORGET WATCHING HIM PLAY.GOD BLESS

[@williamhinton2148]

Hope his wife sticks with him he's going to need her.

[@CatholicNeil]

She loves him very much. A true woman

[@marcelmiller7551]

Their divorced now

[@mikep4406]

so sad. mr perry and the 1985 bears made me a bears guy forever. i was 11 and still remember his touchdown. good luck my man. go bears.

[@garitocledanor958]

This dude was huge and a great football player

[@randomeventstv]

This was one of my heros for a brief moment when I was a kid.

[@rockbear99]

.Good luck Mr. Perry. You are what made me love football.

[@robertess7426]

Since when is weighing 190 bad, and 320 good ?

[@johnshaver4577]

When you lose weight because of sickness. It means you are dying. For example, a cancer patient that loses weight....

[@desertmulehunter]

Only when you wanna beer!

[@JustAThought155]

Robert Ess, Survey say's "the man has a few screws loose!"😉! And now he's over four hundred pounds and enjoys drinking beer despite his inability to walk. Sickening report. Sad.

[@rcnelson]

My sentiments exactly. How does successful treatment lead a man to be over 300 lbs again?

[@amarlittle1361]

Robert Ess , it’s how you lose the weight that can hurt you.

[@boxingscience8849]

Poor guy... You legend,from Slovenia sending respect!

[@TheGoldenGreek21]

My dad was in the same graduating class as him at Clemson. Actually lived a couple of dorms down. Pop would tell me stories about how Fridge used to dunk on him and how quick he was, etc. It's too bad that his health is fading fast.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Hard to say but the man betrayed his body not the other way around

[@literalnewsheadlines9149]

Alejandro Sanchez my very thoughts

[@TheBatugan77]

@Wile E Coyote Not all. My gym is full of many who haven't.

[@kenhalfacre1533]

Alejandro Sanchez true

[@michaelring4384]

I have the same condition as Mr. Perry. He probably be a lot better off if you weighed 190 pounds again.

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Michael Ring yea but he's a damn American.

[@rockyracoon3233]

@OBServe Garage Being overweight makes u more likely to get heart disease, cancer, and diabetes!

[@rockyracoon3233]

@OBServe Garage Yep, "Man in the mirror" moment for sure!

[@MondoBeno]

He was dangerously overweight in the NFL, but at his age the weight will wear out your joints. All the beer drinking can give you gout, and then you can't walk so your weight balloons even bigger. I'm surprised he doesn't have congestive heart failure.

[@FYMASMD]

Oh he has both. You can count on that.

[@bigdaddybigdick6823]

My dick balloons

[@matty373]

@@jasonstanley7949 😂😂😂

[@papipa4861]

@@jasonstanley7949 yo you about the stupidest guy I've ever heard you know I wish he can see you up face-to-face so he can knock the s*** out of you a hole

[@yahkhakeerah796]

Behind every great man there should be a great woman

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Very sad I remember him playing in the BIG leagues. I was very active and I played hard. Im in my late 50's and im using a cane/crutches to get around Im on the list to get 2 new hips I have worn mine out. I pray I get my hips back because this is horrible. I pray for you big fella all the best God bless you

[@texasyankee3512]

Once played pick-up basketball with the Fridge back in the early 80s. In between games watched him him stand under basket then jump up and two-handed dunk -- amazingly explosive.

[@shawncosmos5431]

He is just a likable guy…I wish he’d get control of his health.. Best wishes buddy…

[@markwheeler3910]

NFL chews up the players and spit them out!

[@DONALD1951]

Mark Wheeler and gives them $millions.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Unfortunately, he did not take care of himself after football. That is why he is having health problems now

[@johnsradios484]

Lionel Kennedy Football demands that players on the line are around 300 pounds. Personally responsible yes but the NFL does not help.

[@gregk6668]

@@johnsradios484 nobody forces anyone to play football. NFL pays a lot but it's a choice. Players could also play a few years, quit and live off the money before it causes permanent harm but greed and stupidity take over. Remember these guys are college grads who got a full ride (free education) to prestigious universities. Yet they can't figure out a financial situation?

[@bigbanknewyork3655]

He made over $15 MILLION. Thanks to the NFL.

[@fordnut4914]

I remember his McDonald's commercial where he took a bite of big mack and it showed the whole sandwich was gone even on other side of hid fingers..lol

[@seekerone8368]

Lord Jesus please help him.

[@mistamac1922]

Glad to see you back up and going William. I too was diagnosed with something close to Gillian Barre Syndrome . I was diagnosed with "Transverse Myelitis " after a flu vaccination. It nearly paralyzed me from the neck down. Was and still is a hard fight today dealing with daily pain.But keep pushing forward. Depression will make it's way around you eventually but, stay strong brother. We have to for all our love ones we care for.

[@Kendell062]

I'm glad he scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl,but it's sad that Mike Dikta didn't make sure Walter Payton got one.

[@lugnutz9025]

I wish him the best. I hope he can overcome and have a good remainder of his life.

[@r.b.somers2052]

We love you William Perry.

[@jameshoran8]

Why do you think Andrew Luck called it quits. Today, with what the NFL players make, they do not have to risk their lives injuring themselves in a sport that pays them very very well up front. With money in the bank and their future secure why risk themselves in a sport that refuses to add safety factors that would tame the game.

[@dougstyles5091]

"Give it to the FRIDGE"!! Sad to see him like this now.

[@onehunglow4u1]

God Bless You, I ham praying for you.

[@kboy2444]

God Bless William. I wish you and your family the best.

[@edwardbright9434]

Yes great guy we steelers fans love him too

[@XSE256]

Man, I remember the days when he was big at Clemson... one time, he showed up at the bookstore (which was actually a bar, named as such since kids would write checks labelled "bookstore" to hide from their parents...). Perry and 2 of his lineman buddies drove. Their car got blocked in so badly they couldn't drive it out of the space, so they picked it up and carried it into the street to drive it away. That's the Perry we all know, and I hope he comes back!

[@KevinMullenger]

Perry sold his Superbowl Ring. Twice. Find the story, it's very sad.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Kevin Mullenger That is extremely sad. Those are precious momentos that he can never get back

[@KevinMullenger]

@@lionelkennedy1394 He got his Superbowl ring back once! A kid spent his own money to recover it for Perry. Then Perry sold it again!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Kevin Mullenger 😢

[@byzenteendutchies8096]

@@KevinMullenger : That's fucked up on Perry re - selling his ring. He definitely didn't want it or the memories.

[@koolkitties8552]

@@byzenteendutchies8096 He probably. needed the money

[@twyncolen4124]

They had a song about him! That's when I first liked football 🏈

[@theinfinitytruth7387]

God bless and keep you always had such a great altitude

[@anitawelch5355]

Wow so sad. I remember a clip somewhere of him jumping on a table from standing still position. I hope all is better for him.

[@JA-gx4hb]

I don't get it. Seems to me that 190 would be an ideal weight for him. Video made it seem like getting him back to a blubbery 320 was a victory.

[@melvinpittman1058]

He will and always be my grandfather's and myself one of the greatest players and superbowl best of all time

[@thehoodieking2767]

This dude was like bigger than life when I was 10

[@GunsNRosesliveson]

Ditka is a class act

[@Nigelxman]

+GunsNRosesliveson We really is.

[@jocksmen]

+Ciaran Flanagan ARE U SERIOUS? HATED BY MANY OF THE TEAM (FACT).

[@anntheia59]

Coach Ditka has always been a class act. I truly liked him as a coach, he produced some of the best players of all times because of his genuineness love of the players.

[@jocksmen]

MIKE DICK A HATED BY PLAYERS (FACT)

[@jocksmen]

nope

[@TheBatugan77]

Sadly, his teammate, Sweetness never saw 40. That SB team sure seems an eternity ago.

[@denisemitchell8477]

gday luv sports diva here back to Terry Bradshaw Bruno will always remember his touchdown heck of a defensive player and Walter wow sad to see thanks for the memories prayers up sage down drum beaten

[@r0ckstar666]

SAD. This dude was a great player and should be in the hall of fame

[@mohamedrahaman9238]

No, he was a great player for a few plays only. Did not have the stamina to play most downs like Richard Dent or some other regulars. He was just too big...overweight.

[@Sldumas1983]

Lord help him

[@thebruteofbilaal2325]

this lord please help him

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

Come on Fridge... let's get it together... loved you guys back then... still do...

[@anthonyacosta5336]

Great Person /Great player... God Bless the Fridge!!!

[@byzenteendutchies8096]

All right enough with him scoring a touchdown on the sorry assed Patriots! May Mr. Perry forever have a healthy lifestyle. God bless He and his whole family.

[@1921-j9x]

WOW, THIS IS VERY SAD, BUT THIS IS THE WAY OF LIFE FOR HIM NOW!! MAY GOD BLESS HIM, AND FAMILY 🙏🙏

[@CLM1297]

Met in Augusta GA in the late 90s he was a nice guy

[@leftyoverton4347]

It's sad when you see these former players get in that shape. God bless the Fridge and all those former players that helped to make our lives a little bit more fun to live.

[@onlythewise1]

I saw five guys trying to tackle him in a game once

[@robsimpson3771]

Message to William. It was Dennis mckinnon and I sir that had an awareness benefit for you at my suburban Chicago tavern in 2010

[@BRIanwalter]

Happy he is alive though

[@leilanikuuipo6004]

Life happens to everyone. Always loved him and his ability to eat 18 Big Macs was well known. God Bless You Fridge :))

[@margueritesaintleger8375]

His wife is still by him

[@jonathanturek5846]

6th grade & yes the Fridge was what every kid wanted to be when we played lamp post to lamppost street ball .. ( everyday ) u know 2 completions 1st down. 3 mississipis ( or alligators ) 1 blitz every 4 downs. 1 an sneak every 4 downs and when one of us got grounded .. All time QB. .. I wonder if kids still play by those rules .. It works great

[@frankjames6232]

Harry "The Hammer"Carson and William"The refrigerator"Perry Carolina's finest 💗💗💗

[@loosescrews2440]

The NFL has done an excellent job at selling their brand to the public. Instead of pushing our boys to be doctors, lawyers, and scholars like we did in the 50's 60's and 70's we are now pushing them to be football players and we are now very proud when they are recruited into the NFL. But the NFL careers are very short and the risks are very high for injury. this story is a prime example. Unfortunately, for every casualty, they now have a large number of young men wanting to replace them.

[@orangecountyanthony1613]

His lack of understanding of money, poor financial advice and bad lifestyle, made his latter days horrible.

[@thomasshuster4274]

How many other football players are waddling around instead if walking normal. Lot's are afflicted. My cousin played ball for the Cardinals, Griants, and Green Bay, lives in Atlanta. He is 81years old but has in the last few years become afflicted with Parkinson's.

[@agag4866]

Alcoholism is so sad. I pray for him.

[@Jazzie654]

AG AG and to wach a person die from it is tragic.

[@agag4866]

@@Jazzie654 yes it is. Crushes me

[@edwardbright9434]

Yes were was his friends and wife

[@concue5]

I liked him he was always nice to the fans. I remember him singing my football nice man to be playing a very mean game I pray for him and want everybody to pray for him If you every meet him you would understand he is a good man and needs a break he is in my prays

[@warrenbates2949]

Love the fridge,85 Bears rocked.Great McDonald's commercial back then.

[@paulhills1967]

I am shocked having watched this. I remember 'The Fridge' in his prime and can't believe how he's turned out.

[@DonetteImperatore]

You are still remembered ❤ I mention you to young FANS OF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS !!

[@vaccumsealed]

One of the best G.I. Joe action figures u coulda got as a kid n the 80s was refrigerator perry

[@lxe1986]

This might be hard for many to understand, but I have only seen one football game in my life, it was one of his 1985 games. I saw it on beta tape, a week after the original air date.

[@dirtydirty5857]

Good dude.. .

[@dbrown5784]

I wanted his G. I. Joe figure as a kid badly. The football flail he had was awesome!

[@michaelashcraft8569]

All the Fans love the Fridg. This is heartbreakin'!!!