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In 1985, Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka came up with the idea of putting 330lb nose tackle William 'The Refrigerator' Perry in the backfield to block for Walter Payton. Shortly thereafter, as a gimmick, he decided to give Perry the ball on run and pass plays. Perry became the heaviest NFL player to score a TD on offense, and an overnight national media sensation. This is the greatest big man play of all-time and started the trend of giving 300 pounders the ball. Unfortunately, Ditka got carried away with his gimmick and called a play in Super Bowl XX allowing Perry to score an easy touchdown ... instead of Walter Payton. (The first play in this video.) Ditka said it was the biggest mistake of his career. To this day, Ditka apologizes for denying Payton his deserved Super Bowl TD.
I disagree with you on it being Ditka’s idea. The Fridge was scoring and blocking for offense sometimes for Danny Ford at Clemson before he was drafted. The concept traveled with him to Chicago.
You need to watch the James Harrison interception return the in the Super Bowl!! That needs to be on the list! Actually the highlights of the gaame itself! It was a Banger!!!!!
"The Fridge" is just a very large guy on your team. American refrigerators, not for college but homes, are massive. Big enough to put 2 people inside easily.
Big Vince Wilfork!!! He saved a women’s life one night after a football game here in New England after her car flipped over. Patriot Legend and should be a hall of famer
You can't imagine how popular William "The Refrigerator" Perry was in 1985 for the Chicago Bears. The "85 Bears and their "Superbowl Shuffle" song and dance are legendary. ..Remember, for a lot of us in middle age, the 80s were very memorable for us.
You guys have come a long way! When the Poe play started and you said "are they in the wildcat"? I was super impressed and proud of you guys! Keep up the great work
Great reaction, lads. The lineman from the Patriots that had 2 was (Cane Legend and part of the "Greatest College team ever assembled", 2001 Canes of course) "Big" Vince Wilfork. Love that dude. An incredible athlete. He can dunk a basketball, too.
At 10:20 yes, they're referring to Refrigerator Perry, as a rare example of a large defensive player coming in for a short run on offense. Absolutely worth watching highlights of Refrigerator Perry and the rest of the 1985 Bears. Also that was brilliant. The defense was completely expecting a run up the middle, nobody's remotely defending the pass.
Hi guys!! One of the greatest “Big Men” was the legendary John Madden, mostly known by me as the head coach of the “Oakland Raiders,” back in the day!! He eventually became an amazing broadcaster of the game. I noticed that you guys joined UA-cam on December 28, one year to the day after his death! His story is SO amazing and very moving to see! Could you feature him on the anniversary of starting your UA-cam channel?? He was the ULTIMATE Big Man!!! ❤️
Vince Wilfork was the one with two picks, he was a big part of the Patriots defense and a remarkable player. Also I think that guy in the penultimate clip did try to jump pass, just didn't get much air lol
The guy who had two picks was Vince Wilfork from the Pats. An absolutely amazing athlete. He actually had 3 interceptions in his career. One of the greatest nose tackles to play the game.
I’m a high school football coach at a very good program. If we are winning by a lot, we have a special offense that we run. It’s called big Bertha and it’s nothing but lineman. All big guys. And it’s one of the best parts of the game. In one game a starting offensive guard lined up at tail back and ran a 65 yard touchdown. As a receivers coach I got to say that I love the big guys. My boys don’t get the rock and nothing happens at all without the office of line.
#75 Big Vince Wilfork was on the 2001 Miami team that you guys reacted to. He was famously listed at 325 lbs but probably weighed north of 350. Guys like that are not so common anymore as defenses have had to become lighter and faster to keep up with modern passing offenses, but Vince was a special and important piece on my Patriots for a decade.
@7:55 "how did he get all that space" That's the play I said should have been in the video you watched called dumbest play that always works. Nobody ever covers the 6th lineman lol
Vince Wilfork (#75 Patriots) was an absolute freak of an athlete. 6'2" and listed at a very generous 325 lbs (generous as in shaving 50-60lbs off his actual weight) and could still dunk a basketball. You might look at his defensive numbers and think he was average, but he demanded double, even triple-teams every play - freeing others up to make on-the -ball plays. You simply did not run up the middle against the Patriots when he was out there.
"Is the Refrigerator worth a watch" Me: shaking my head yes like you can see me through the screen. The issue is, his career wasn't a highlight parade, but you appreciated that he had an effect on every play.
"And now, it's all instinct!! He's pickin' 'em up, he's layin' ' em down!" 😂😂😂 There's a college version on this same theme. In one clip, the announcer described the big man as "320 pounds of glory". That genuinely cracked me up.
Yes, there is only 1- William "Refrigerator" Perry (and yes, it's because in College- one of the upperclassmen saw him barely fit into an elevator and said, "Damn, you're as big as a Refrigerator" and the nickname stuck ever since....6'2 330 pounds btw)
At 7:20 this is especially impressive because it's in Denver, which at over a mile of elevation has thin air. Fortunately NFL teams keep oxygen masks on the sidelines for moments like this!
Refrigerator Perry was one of the most popular players in the 1980's. He inspired a lot of fat dudes: "I can do that man I can do that". However, Perry could jam a basketball, he was no couch potato. I miss those days.
"Refrigerator" Perry was indeed his nickname. He was, back in 1985, possibly the biggest guy in the league. Now? He is no bigger than 75% of the linemen. That game was my Patriot's first Super Bowl. And we were pretty much the sacrificial lamb of the league, because everyone knew that whoever faced the Bears (one of the greatest, if not THE greatest defenses ever), was going to get destroyed. We lost 46-10. And it wasn't even THAT close. I, unfortunately had the displeasure of being at that game in the Superdome in New Orleans.
I am incredibly biased being an Iowa fan. Line men are amazing athletes. They starting packing on mass starting at the age of 14, and never stop. You can really tell after retirement they look younger, and more muscular.
no guys... when referring to the FRIDGE .... people are talking about Will Perry .... so the commentaters are comparing this or that guy to william perry
Might’ve been said already, but Vince Wilfork was actually driving home from a playoff game one night and came upon a car accident on the freeway. He calmed the driver until the rescue squad showed up. Then once they determined she didn’t have any spinal injuries he literally grabbed her out of the car with one arm. Can’t think of a better first responder that I’d want. m.ua-cam.com/video/BZAMgiNZeLQ/v-deo.html And yes… Refrigerator Perry was the OG. “The Fridge” is an American legend.
My take on the "Fridge" is that Ditka took over as head coach, Buddy Ryan felt he should have been made head coach. They draft Perry, but Ryan won't play him, so Ditka uses him on offense! Why not!
Yes!!!! Please keep reacting to the big boys kicking ass!!!! They get such little love for how absolutely awesome they are to the team/game!!!!! And oh yeah Larry Allen was the ultimate beast!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!! ❤️❤️🥳❤️😎🍸
Yes, “Refrigerator” was his nickname or sometimes just “The Fridge.” That highlight comes from the Super Bowl after the 1985 season. Many say the 1985 Chicago Bears defense was the best ever and that the entire Bears team was the best ever, or at least top 3. The 46-10 score in that Super Bowl is misleading. The Bears were even more dominating than that score indicates.
I know he's not the size of the other guys on this list, but linebacker James Harrison running an INT back for a 100 yd TD in the Super Bowl will always stick with me. Poor guy needed the oxygen mask after the play.
Epic play That whole Super Bowl was epic Not a fan of either Cards or Steelers but that’s gotta be one of the greatest games ever played with some great Hall of Famers Warner vs Big Ben Fitzgerald vs Polomalu
Alot of people that love football knows all that flashy stuff wouldn't happen without the big men in the trenches. Also everyone knows exactly who they are
Another great video. Funny sidenote, I just figured out that I’ve been calling my coworker, Damon, “Damo” with your accent for two weeks now and didn’t even realize it. He doesn’t get it, and thinks I’m just being an asshole. 😂
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What I love is this shows how much talent even the big guys have.
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Love it when big guys get to score
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In 1985, Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka came up with the idea of putting 330lb nose tackle William 'The Refrigerator' Perry in the backfield to block for Walter Payton. Shortly thereafter, as a gimmick, he decided to give Perry the ball on run and pass plays. Perry became the heaviest NFL player to score a TD on offense, and an overnight national media sensation. This is the greatest big man play of all-time and started the trend of giving 300 pounders the ball. Unfortunately, Ditka got carried away with his gimmick and called a play in Super Bowl XX allowing Perry to score an easy touchdown ... instead of Walter Payton. (The first play in this video.) Ditka said it was the biggest mistake of his career. To this day, Ditka apologizes for denying Payton his deserved Super Bowl TD.
Excellent explanation
This right here. Harvard is asking about you.
"The Refrigerator" started it all.
I disagree with you on it being Ditka’s idea. The Fridge was scoring and blocking for offense sometimes for Danny Ford at Clemson before he was drafted. The concept traveled with him to Chicago.
My high school PE teacher played for the 85 bears he said Kodak was cool and collinsworth was a prick lol
8:08 is from 2001. That's Keith "Tractor" Traylor, aka one half of the Bears' "Twin Buddhas" at defensive tackle along with Ted Washington
You need to watch the James Harrison interception return the in the Super Bowl!! That needs to be on the list! Actually the highlights of the gaame itself! It was a Banger!!!!!
One of the funniest parts of the defense line running back interceptions is all their faster teammates catching up and blocking for them.
💯 Noticed this in a few, definitely agree. Thanks for the comment
to answer your question from the first clip. Refrigerator was William Perry's Nickname.
There's almost nothing as fun in football than watching a big man with a head of steam. They deserve their moments in the sun as much as anyone.
They really do! This was a great watch!
Never get tired of that Larry Allen clip!
Incredible clip!
At 8:47, this game has to be between 2001 and 2003 as Keith Traylor only played for the Bears those years.
I'm amazed they didn't include Vince Wilfork's butt fumble play. That was among the first viral videos.
"The Fridge" is just a very large guy on your team.
American refrigerators, not for college but homes, are massive. Big enough to put 2 people inside easily.
The Chicago Bear that caught the INT was known as Keith “the Tractor”Traylor.
Big Vince Wilfork!!! He saved a women’s life one night after a football game here in New England after her car flipped over. Patriot Legend and should be a hall of famer
Woman's. Singular.
He saved a lot of women by rolling off them.
@@johng.4711 …good one…
That play by Larry Allen is iconic.
One thing I love about a big man play is how absolutely PUMPED their teammates are afterwards.
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You can't imagine how popular William "The Refrigerator" Perry was in 1985 for the Chicago Bears. The "85 Bears and their "Superbowl Shuffle" song and dance are legendary.
..Remember, for a lot of us in middle age, the 80s were very memorable for us.
I still have his GI Joe figure somewhere
It's before their time, but Perry was actually pretty popular in England back in the day.
@@SmokeyJoeWood173 ...Yep. I had the 1986 Sports Illustrated issue with "The Fridge" on the cover in London.
You guys have come a long way! When the Poe play started and you said "are they in the wildcat"? I was super impressed and proud of you guys! Keep up the great work
Thank you 🙏
The "Linesmen" are back- I'm glad you haven't changed 😁👍🏼🇬🇧
His name is William "THE REFRIGERATOR" Perry. THE CHICAGO BEARS!!!!
Thank you Lyn 🙏
I had to stop watching! When you started calling some other guy freezer. IT'S USA. A FREEZER IS IN THE REFRIGERATOR (Fridge)!!!
We have freezers that aren’t in the fridge, we are allowed to use our own language 😂😂
Great reaction, lads. The lineman from the Patriots that had 2 was (Cane Legend and part of the "Greatest College team ever assembled", 2001 Canes of course) "Big" Vince Wilfork. Love that dude. An incredible athlete. He can dunk a basketball, too.
Thank you Dennis, appreciate that 🙏 Love this, great info!
At 10:20 yes, they're referring to Refrigerator Perry, as a rare example of a large defensive player coming in for a short run on offense. Absolutely worth watching highlights of Refrigerator Perry and the rest of the 1985 Bears.
Also that was brilliant. The defense was completely expecting a run up the middle, nobody's remotely defending the pass.
That first clip he said "That one registered a 3.8" was referring to the richter scale saying perry caused an earthquake lol
That’s brilliant 😂
Hi guys!! One of the greatest “Big Men” was the legendary John Madden, mostly known by me as the head coach of the “Oakland Raiders,” back in the day!! He eventually became an amazing broadcaster of the game. I noticed that you guys joined UA-cam on December 28, one year to the day after his death! His story is SO amazing and very moving to see! Could you feature him on the anniversary of starting your UA-cam channel?? He was the ULTIMATE Big Man!!! ❤️
Appreciate the suggestion, we will definitely be getting to John Madden. Had him on our list for a While. Thank you 🙏
@@DNReacts oh wonderful!! Thanks guys!! 💕
At 8:40 that's Keith Traylor, his nickname was Tractor Traylor.
Vince Wilfork was the one with two picks, he was a big part of the Patriots defense and a remarkable player. Also I think that guy in the penultimate clip did try to jump pass, just didn't get much air lol
The guy who had two picks was Vince Wilfork from the Pats. An absolutely amazing athlete. He actually had 3 interceptions in his career. One of the greatest nose tackles to play the game.
Any Bill Swerski’s Superfans video is great
Is you thought Larry Allen was fun, please watch Vince Wilfork! Cookie Monster! The man "behind" the butt fumble! 😂😂
I’m a high school football coach at a very good program. If we are winning by a lot, we have a special offense that we run. It’s called big Bertha and it’s nothing but lineman. All big guys. And it’s one of the best parts of the game. In one game a starting offensive guard lined up at tail back and ran a 65 yard touchdown.
As a receivers coach I got to say that I love the big guys. My boys don’t get the rock and nothing happens at all without the office of line.
William Perry was "The Refrigerator."
Love you guys!!!!!
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
When a big man scores a TD... they've been calling it a THICC SIX the last few years
#75 Big Vince Wilfork was on the 2001 Miami team that you guys reacted to. He was famously listed at 325 lbs but probably weighed north of 350. Guys like that are not so common anymore as defenses have had to become lighter and faster to keep up with modern passing offenses, but Vince was a special and important piece on my Patriots for a decade.
Wow, great catch, thank you for this, really appreciate it 🙏
Oh my gosh I was hoping you would do a big man running one soon
@7:55 "how did he get all that space"
That's the play I said should have been in the video you watched called dumbest play that always works.
Nobody ever covers the 6th lineman lol
That was good. I remember most of those.
Watch the story of William "Refrigerator" Perry. You'll love him. Funny guy to this day.
Vince Wilfork (#75 Patriots) was an absolute freak of an athlete. 6'2" and listed at a very generous 325 lbs (generous as in shaving 50-60lbs off his actual weight) and could still dunk a basketball. You might look at his defensive numbers and think he was average, but he demanded double, even triple-teams every play - freeing others up to make on-the -ball plays. You simply did not run up the middle against the Patriots when he was out there.
I predict a Fridge video coming soon. Lol
"Is the Refrigerator worth a watch"
Me: shaking my head yes like you can see me through the screen.
The issue is, his career wasn't a highlight parade, but you appreciated that he had an effect on every play.
Nothing like watching the big guys get upfield
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Refrigerator Perry, is a god!
My favorite big man: John Hannah. Hannah was considered the greatest guard to ever play in the NFL at the time. Check him out.
William "The Refrigerator" Perry. 6-2, 335 lbs (right out of college). His actual NFL playing weight was said to be 385.
Sorry I'm late on the reactions. Enjoy watching you guys
Thank you 🙏
Vince Wilfork (the giant Patriots DT) might be my favorite big player of all time, he caught a lot of interceptions for ab interior d-lineman
'Big man with ball!'
That was the Fridge and the 85 Bears
"And now, it's all instinct!! He's pickin' 'em up, he's layin' ' em down!" 😂😂😂
There's a college version on this same theme. In one clip, the announcer described the big man as "320 pounds of glory". That genuinely cracked me up.
Yes, there is only 1- William "Refrigerator" Perry (and yes, it's because in College- one of the upperclassmen saw him barely fit into an elevator and said, "Damn, you're as big as a Refrigerator" and the nickname stuck ever since....6'2 330 pounds btw)
At 7:20 this is especially impressive because it's in Denver, which at over a mile of elevation has thin air. Fortunately NFL teams keep oxygen masks on the sidelines for moments like this!
Big men are great athletes.
It’s hard to go against offensive lineman Dan Connelly for the Patriots taking a squib back down to the 2 yard line. That’s my favorite by far
William perry or refrigerator Perry is a defensive tackle inducted into the hall of fame in 2006
Have you reacted to a trick plays compilation? Punters throwing touchdowns, stuff like that?
Appreciate the suggestions, sounds awesome, thank you 🙏 We have done a College Trick Plays video I’m pretty sure
You guys did a video on the 85 Bears and don't know of The Fridge? He's absolutely worth the watch!
That was quite some time ago 😂 but yeah he looks a lot of fun!
dan wilkinson for the Redskins ran a fumble back for an 80+ yard td 25 yrs ago maybe. i hope that play is in here. he was a big boy
william the refridgerator perry and walter payton are one of the reasons american football caught on in the UK . the brits loved the fridge .
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Refrigerator Perry was one of the most popular players in the 1980's.
He inspired a lot of fat dudes: "I can do that man I can do that".
However, Perry could jam a basketball, he was no couch potato.
I miss those days.
The Interior Linemen, AKA "The Big Uglies".
Lob pass is the phrase you're looking for
8:56 same Bears franchise, different year. Fridge was 1985, this was 2001 I believe
Perry was active in the 1980's. He was the first big man to show such athleticism.
Thanks for this, appreciate the comment 🙏
There was also a guy named Jerome Bettis nicknamed “the bus”
Dontari Poe of the KC Chiefs....both his touchdown catch and his touchdown pass
Let’s gooooooooo
Getting Hawked down by Larry Allen is like realizing that a 🐻 bear being bigger faster stronger than you is terrifying 😮😢
"Refrigerator" Perry was indeed his nickname. He was, back in 1985, possibly the biggest guy in the league. Now? He is no bigger than 75% of the linemen. That game was my Patriot's first Super Bowl. And we were pretty much the sacrificial lamb of the league, because everyone knew that whoever faced the Bears (one of the greatest, if not THE greatest defenses ever), was going to get destroyed. We lost 46-10. And it wasn't even THAT close. I, unfortunately had the displeasure of being at that game in the Superdome in New Orleans.
One of my favorites is BJ Raji from the Green Bay Packers.
“THIS PASS IS PICKED! AND WHO IS IT? BIG B.J. RAJI FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!”
Legendary.
Raji was a character lol
Loved the Celebration after the TD
William "The Refrigerator" Perry. he was awesome.
and the best big man moment in NFL history isn't even on this little reel.
The first one that comes to mind is WilliamThe Fridge Perry in Chicago. I think he was a little under 350 lbs but athletic.
I am incredibly biased being an Iowa fan. Line men are amazing athletes. They starting packing on mass starting at the age of 14, and never stop. You can really tell after retirement they look younger, and more muscular.
Just wanted to stop by in the comments and say R.I.P. Mr Larry Allen
I love to see a fat guy score. Because you get the fat guy spike, then you get the fat guy dance
- John Madden (in The Replacements)
That is awesome 😂
no guys... when referring to the FRIDGE .... people are talking about Will Perry .... so the commentaters are comparing this or that guy to william perry
For some reason, James Harrison's Super Bowl XLIII pick six didn't make this. So famous, SNL did a hilarious skit about it.
Might’ve been said already, but Vince Wilfork was actually driving home from a playoff game one night and came upon a car accident on the freeway. He calmed the driver until the rescue squad showed up. Then once they determined she didn’t have any spinal injuries he literally grabbed her out of the car with one arm. Can’t think of a better first responder that I’d want.
m.ua-cam.com/video/BZAMgiNZeLQ/v-deo.html
And yes… Refrigerator Perry was the OG. “The Fridge” is an American legend.
I might be wrong but I think the one guy's nick name was "Tractor Trailer". There was only one fridge.
My take on the "Fridge" is that Ditka took over as head coach, Buddy Ryan felt he should have been made head coach. They draft Perry, but Ryan won't play him, so Ditka uses him on offense! Why not!
yea guys... that was ... 185 i think.... bears vs pats in the SB .... his nickname was the fridge
1985*
As good as Larry Allen was. He got literally tossed by the Great Reggie White. Another BIG STRONG MAN.
Unnoticed?!, These guys are giants among giants?!,but for the helmets
Ed 'Too Tall' Jones. Dick Butkus, Larry Allen certainly. Ummm . . . Many others.
Yes!!!! Please keep reacting to the big boys kicking ass!!!! They get such little love for how absolutely awesome they are to the team/game!!!!! And oh yeah Larry Allen was the ultimate beast!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!! ❤️❤️🥳❤️😎🍸
Love this!!
Yes, “Refrigerator” was his nickname or sometimes just “The Fridge.” That highlight comes from the Super Bowl after the 1985 season. Many say the 1985 Chicago Bears defense was the best ever and that the entire Bears team was the best ever, or at least top 3. The 46-10 score in that Super Bowl is misleading. The Bears were even more dominating than that score indicates.
Yes, Perry is worth a watch!
Thank you 🙏
Hey Damo, Go Bucks the Defense was stuffing those Nittsny Lions
You fully deserved it. Our Offense just isn’t complete enough, and your defense did their part too.
I know he's not the size of the other guys on this list, but linebacker James Harrison running an INT back for a 100 yd TD in the Super Bowl will always stick with me. Poor guy needed the oxygen mask after the play.
Epic play
That whole Super Bowl was epic
Not a fan of either Cards or Steelers but that’s gotta be one of the greatest games ever played with some great Hall of Famers
Warner vs Big Ben
Fitzgerald vs Polomalu
Him and his brother played for Clemson and both played pro ball
James Harrison workout and reaction needs to be done, his SB play was amazing
Mo Hurst INT vs Seahawks week 8 2023.
Also… look up Myles Garrett and/or Nick Chubb. Worth the reactions
William "The Refrigerator" Perry or 'The Fridge" for short. Dan Marino and Perry were the two best known NFL players in England in the 80s.
Definitely do Vince wilfork
Alot of people that love football knows all that flashy stuff wouldn't happen without the big men in the trenches. Also everyone knows exactly who they are
Great tribute guys. Do you guys have a fav team? My good friend is a Jags fan and we mean to fly to a London game someday when we can swing it.
“Hey Dan, what’s your career highlight” is such a great call
Another great video. Funny sidenote, I just figured out that I’ve been calling my coworker, Damon, “Damo” with your accent for two weeks now and didn’t even realize it. He doesn’t get it, and thinks I’m just being an asshole. 😂