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What is the Net Worth 2023 of William Perry? Bio, Height

What is the Net Worth 2023 of William Perry? Bio, Height

Facts of William Perry

Full Name:William Perry
Birth Date:December 16, 1962
Age:61 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Footballer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Sagittarius
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m)
MarriedValerie Perry
DivorceSherry Ann Broadwater
Net Worth$10 K
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Birth PlaceAiken, South Carolina
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristianity
EducationAiken High School, Clemenson university
FatherHollie Perry
Mothernez Perry
SiblingsMichael Dean Perry and Robert Perry
KidsNorie Shanta Perry, Sherria Perry, Latavia Perr, William Perry
Twitter William Perry Twitter
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William Perry, a former American football defensive player came to the limelight as a Chicago Bears player for  National Football.

What is William Perry’s Age?

 On December 16, 1962, William Perry opened his beautiful pair of eyes for the very first time. William was born in Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America. As of 2022, William is 60 years old. Annually, William cuts his birthday cake on the 16th of December. Similarly, William has the birth name of William Anthony Perry. Perry has a star sign of Sagittarius. William has opened his beautiful pair of eyes on the lap of Hollie Perry (father) and Inez Perry (mother). Perry has other eleven siblings and is born as the 10th child among the other twelve children.

His father was a painter and his mother was a dietician by profession. Perry spent his early life with his siblings named Michael Dean Perry and Robert Perry. Micheal is a former American football player and Robert is an American baseball player by profession. By nationality, Perry holds American citizenship while he belongs to a mixed ethnic community. Furthermore, Perry follows the Christianity religion.

Where did William Perry go to College?

William started his first education at Aiken High School. Furthermore, after completing high school, William joined Clemenson University as a full scholar.

How did William Perry get his Refrigerator Nickname?

William earned the nickname Refrigerator from his fellow player in 1981. Once when William along with his teammates was in an elevator for washing their dresses and a fellow player, Ray Brown couldn’t squeeze him in the elevator saying him as big as a refrigerator.

How much is William Perry’s Net Worth?

William has an approximate net worth of $10 thousand as of 2022. Similarly, the primary source of William’s income is his career as a former football player. William has also earned a good sum of money from the ads and sponsors as well and is an extremely well-paid brand endorser.

William Perry picture infront of the building
Caption: William Perry picture in front of the building (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Besides this, in a very short period of time, William became successful in making his name in the public. As of now, William is living a happy and lavish life.

Contracts of William Perry

William with his teammates has even recorded a rap song, the famous Super Bowl Shuffle. Perry has signed a contract of 4 years with the Bears which has a cost of $1.35 million. Similarly, this contract made him have a very comfortable life financially after he decided to retire from the league.

Did William Perry sell his Super Bowl ring?

William has sold his super Bowl ring for $203,150. Similarly, William has sold his ring at auction. Perry’s super bowl ring was encrusted with diamonds and was won by him in the 1985 Super Bowl XX championship ring which is one of the largest medals in history.

Is William Perry broke?

Yes, William is broke. William has lost millions of money after retiring from his playing career. Similarly, William spends his day-to-day life drinking and living off his social security and his small-league pension.

Who is William Perry’s Wife?

William has tied the wedding knot with his longtime girlfriend, Valerie Perry. Similarly, in 2007, William and Valerie officially tied the marriage knot.

 William Perry with his friend
Caption: William Perry with his friend (Source: Medium)

Valerie is the second wife of William. Furthermore, William and Valerie have been living with each other while enjoying 15 years of conjugal life.

Who is William Perry’s first wife?

William’s first wife’s name is Sherry Ann Broadwater. Similarly, in 1984, William tied the wedding knot with sherry.

William Perry's ex-wife
Caption: William Perry’s ex-wife (Source: Life of Alpha)

Due to some reason, William and Sherry filed for divorce after 22 years of marriage and divorced in 2004.

Is William Perry the Father of a Child?

William is the father of four children. He has welcomed Norie Shanta Perry, Sherria Perry, Latavia Perr, and William Perry.

William Perry with daughters and wife
Caption: William Perry with daughters and wife (Source: Getty Images)

Norie was born in April 1986 and is 35 years old. William’s children are living in shared custody of their parents at the moment.

What is William Perry?

William has a height of 6 feet 2 inches. According to his height, William has a body weight of 152 kg. Similarly, William’s eye color is brown and his hair is black-colored hair.

How much did William The Refrigerator Perry weigh in 1985?

William was around 147 kg in 1985. Similarly, William was picked by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1985 draft. William has lost some of his weight now due to his health condition.

Does William perry retire with an NFL pension?

Yes, William has retired with NFL Pension. Moreover, William has been living in his own paternal house since September 2015. Perry has been spending his life with the money he earns through his NFL pension and monthly disability insurance and social security.

What disease did William Perry have?

William was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome which is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves in June 2007. Due to this, on April 22, 2009, William was admitted to the hospital. Moreover, Perry lost his hearing capacity in June 2010, as a side effect of this syndrome, and lost almost 45-150 kg.

Professional Career of William Perry

  • William started his career as a football player in high school.
  • From 1981 to 1984, William played for coach Danny Ford‘s Clemson Tigers football team.
  • In 1981, William was a member of a national championship team.
William Perry picture while playing
Caption: William Perry picture while playing (Source: Getty Images)
  • Similarly, William has been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in 1985 with the Chicago Bears.
  • Under the coach’s name Mike Ditka, William has been drafted by the Bears.

Other Works of William Perry

  • Beyond playing football William has also been involved in another profession.
  • In 1985, Perry has also recorded three rap and some of his songs are titled Together which was released in 1999.
  • Similarly, William also participated in the 2002’s Celebrity Boxing match against former NBA player Manute Bol.
  • In 1986, Perry has appeared with fellow WWE star Hulk Hogan in an episode of The A-Team.

FAQ of William Perry

What is the nationality of William Perry?

William holds American citizenship as a nationality.

What disease did William Perry suffer from?

William was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves. He lost his hearing capacity in June 2010 and lost 45-150 kg.

Who is William Perry?

William Perry is a former American football defensive player who became famous as a Chicago Bears player for  National Football.