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NFL Hall of Famer Raymond Berry dies at 93
Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver who played his entire career with the Baltimore Colts, died Monday at age 93. His family confirmed the death.
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Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts, died Monday at age 93, according to his family. Berry spent his entire 13-year career with the Colts after being selected in the 20th round of the draft. He was a key contributor during the team's 1958 and 1959 championship seasons.
1958 championship performance In the 1958 title game against the New York Giants, Berry recorded 12 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown in a 23-17 overtime victory. Those 12 catches set a championship record that stood for 55 years. Berry was known for his precise route running rather than speed.
He overcame poor eyesight and a spinal condition that required a back brace before reaching the NFL.
Career statistics and coaching tenure Berry finished his playing career in 1967 with 631 receptions for 9,275 yards and 68 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973. From 1984 to 1989, Berry served as head coach of the New England Patriots.
In 1986, he led the team to its first Super Bowl appearance, where New England lost 46-10 to the Chicago Bears. The Baltimore Ravens issued a statement Monday morning describing Berry as a football icon whose impact on Baltimore sports and the NFL will endure.
