Raymond Berry

American football player and coach

Raymond Berry - American football player and coach
Born

February 27th, 1933
92 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts from 1955 to 1967. Achieved significant success and was a key member of the Colts team that won Super Bowl V. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, serving as an assistant coach for various NFL teams. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973, highlighting a career marked by exceptional skill and strategy in football.

Won Super Bowl V with the Baltimore Colts

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973

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