06/01/26 09:21:00
Printable Page
06/01 09:19 CDT Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver, dies at the age of 93
Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver, dies at the age of 93
By HILLEL ITALIE
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with
Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL's greatest passing
combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in
the storied 1958 championship game, has died. He was 93.
Berry, who later coached the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX, died May
25, the Pro Football Hall of Fame said Monday.
His family said in a statement that Berry died peacefully at home in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by family, including his wife of 65 years,
Sally.
___
AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
|
