NEW YORK, June 18, 2003
'Fridge' To Tackle Hot Dog Champ
Ex-NFL Star William Perry Enters Hot Dog Eating Contest
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William "The Refrigerator" Perry, ex-NFL star (AP)
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Over the weekend, Perry earned a berth in the competition, sponsored by Nathan's Famous, by winning a qualifying contest despite an unimpressive total of just 12 franks in 12 minutes.
Contest spokesman Richard Shea says Perry now has the chance to follow in the footsteps of other two-sport stars like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders.
Perry has his work cut out for him. The two-time defending champ, Takeru Kobayashi, won last year's competition with a record 50-and-a-half hot dogs in 12 minutes, establishing a new world record.
Kobayashi weighs in at 130 pounds.
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