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185. Michael Dean Perry

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185. Michael Dean Perry
An exceptionally popular player during his days in Cleveland (the local McDonalds franchises even had a sandwich named after him for a time), Michael Dean Perry was a defensive beast who, while with the Browns, was one of the leaders of a strong defense.  MDP would go to five Pro Bowls as a Brown (his sixth coming with Denver), and the big man was a First Team All-Pro and Second Team All-Pro twice.  He was also named the AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1989.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
  • Position: Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 148
  • Notable Statistics: 8 Fumble Recoveries
    14 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    61.0 Quarterback Sacks
    566 Combined Tackles
    97 Solo Tackles*
    31 Assisted Tackles*
    99 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games

    *Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles were not statistics until the 1994 Season.
  • Played For: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
  • College: Clemson
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 50th Overall in 1988
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None)
    UPI Defenisve Player of the Year (1) (1989)
    First Team All-Pro (2) (1989 & 1990)
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1991 & 1994)
    Pro Bowl (6) (1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994 & 1996)
    All-Rookie (1988)

  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1989)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should Michael Dean Perry be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5%
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