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HOF receiver, ex-coach Raymond Berry dies at 93
Key takeaways
- Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, whose reliable hands were often found on the receiving end of passes from Johnny Unitas with the Baltimore Colts, has died at the age of 93.
- Berry's family, in a statement released through the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Monday, said Berry died on May 25 while surrounded by family.
- Berry played in the NFL for 13 seasons, all with the Colts, and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection who led the league three times in catches and yards and twice in touchdowns.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, whose reliable hands were often found on the receiving end of passes from Johnny Unitas with the Baltimore Colts, has died at the age of 93.
Berry's family, in a statement released through the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Monday, said Berry died on May 25 while surrounded by family.
Berry played in the NFL for 13 seasons, all with the Colts, and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection who led the league three times in catches and yards and twice in touchdowns. He was a member of the NFL 100 all-time team, and his No. 82 was retired by the Colts. He also is a member of the Baltimore Ravens' Ring of Honor.
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