The Refrigerator William Perry on his Birthday
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My memories were of two strapping black men standing on the porch up a hill in leather coats and hats standing there looking quite majestic.
The Fridge has seen better days, I'm afraid. He's had a number of health problems related to the wear and tear of his sports endeavors and financial issues otherwise since his heyday with The Bears in the NFL.
I'm hoping his memories of being the heaviest person to ever score a touchdown in a Superbowl game and his largest ever (size 25) Superbowl Ring sustains him in these waining years.
When we get on in years a lot of times we mostly have our memories.
Anyway William Anthony Perry was born December 16, 1962 so this would make him 59 years young and I hope his problems all abate and he enjoys the rest of his time here in this iteration.
He always struck me as a likable character — and over the years I have regretted not stopping the automobile and getting out to speak with him and his brother on that day so long ago.
We were both much younger men at that time.
Happy birthday to you !