Eric Berry

American football player and safety

Eric Berry - American football player and safety
Born

December 29th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs. Achieved recognition for performance and leadership on the field. Battled and overcame cancer, returning to the sport and continuing to contribute to the team. One of the standout players of his era, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and being named First-Team All-Pro during his career.

Selected as a Pro Bowl player five times

Won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2015

Helped the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV

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