Q&A: William 'The Refrigerator' Perry

Published: August 3, 2008

Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman William "The Refrigerator” Perry made an appearance at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday night. The 45-year-old is perhaps best known for scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Perry has battled a series of health problems recently, but remains in good spirits. He spoke with Oklahoman staff writer Matt Patterson.

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Will there ever be a running back as big as you were?

"You never say never because it's a long time what I did. Coach (Mike) Ditka let me run the ball scoring touchdowns all through the season and in the Super Bowl. I enjoyed it.”

What do you remember about running over former OU linebacker George Cumby for a touchdown in a game against the Packers during the 1985 regular season?

"I went out there doing my job and everything. It happened he was a linebacker who tried to stop me, and he couldn't stop me. I ran over him. I did what I could do.”

What do you think of the Super Bowl Shuffle when you see it today?

"Now 20-something odd years, I'm laughing. It's really funny and everything. Every time I see it now, I laugh. I saw some of the guys this past weekend and had a good time.”

How is your health today?

"I had a disease that attacked my muscles. Now, I'm coming back. I still feel great and I still enjoy myself. I've lost a lot of weight. Now I look like Ditka wanted me to look like.”

What do you think about this year's Bears team?

"I just saw some of the early photos of them in training camp. It's really early. I hope they do a great job coming back and getting to the Super Bowl.”

What did you enjoy most, sacking quarterbacks or scoring touchdowns?

"Don't go there. I'm a defensive lineman, any time I can knock a quarterback out that's what I like better.”


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