William Perry was born on Dec. 16, 1962, in Aiken, South Carolina. He played college football at Clemson University, where he was a dominant force on the defensive line.

Explore the heaviest players in NFL history, including Mekhi Becton, Refrigerator Perry, and Aaron Gibson, ranked by their massive size.

Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive tackle (72) William Perry, playing on offense, takes a handoff and runs the football against the New England Patriots during ...