Trending Now - NFL Icon and Coach Raymond Berry Passes Away at 93
WHO:
Colts.com - Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and coach.
Colts.com - Johnny Unitas, fellow Hall of Fame inductee and Berry's quarterback.
Colts.com - Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Colts Owner & CEO.
Baltimore Ravens - Jim Porter, Hall of Fame's president & CEO.
WHAT:
Colts.com - Berry helped the Colts win NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959.
AP News - Berry was a first-team AP All-Pro every year from 1958 to 1960.
AP News - Berry's 178 receiving yards in the 1958 Championship stood as a Colts postseason franchise record until it was broken by Reggie Wayne in 2005 and then by T.Y. Hilton in 2013.
AP News - Berry's 9,275 receiving yards rank fourth in Colts franchise history, behind T.Y. Hilton, Reggie Wayne, and Marvin Harrison.
AP News - Berry's coaching record with the New England Patriots was 48-39, including an 11-5 season in 1985.
Colts.com - Berry led the NFL in receptions in 1958, 1959, and 1960, and in receiving yards in 1957, 1959, and 1960, as well as in receiving touchdowns in 1958 and 1959.
Baltimore Ravens - Berry's 12 catches in the 1958 NFL Championship Game stood as an NFL Championship Game record until Super Bowl XLVIII, following the 2013 season.
AP News - Berry was a 20th-round draft pick out of SMU in 1954.
AP News - Berry had a career-high 1,298 receiving yards on 74 receptions with 10 touchdowns during his All-Pro 1960 season.
AP News - Berry was voted onto the league’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.
AP News - The Colts retired Berry's uniform number, 82, and SMU retired his number from college, 87.
AP News - Berry finished his coaching career with a record of 48-39 with the New England Patriots, including an 11-5 season in 1985.
Colts.com - Raymond Berry died at the age of 93.
Colts.com - Berry had a career total of 631 receptions, 9,275 receiving yards, and 68 touchdowns.
Colts.com - Berry was a six-time Pro Bowler from 1958 to 1961 and in 1963-1964.
Baltimore Ravens - In the 1958 NFL Championship Game, Berry caught 12 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown.
Baltimore Ravens - Berry's 178 receiving yards in the 1958 Championship stood as a Colts postseason franchise record until 2005.
Baltimore Ravens - Berry's 224 receiving yards against Washington in 1957 is a Colts franchise record for a regular season game.
Colts.com - Berry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
Boston.com - Berry coached the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance.
WHERE:
TMZ - Berry passed away at his home in Tennessee.
Colts.com - Berry spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Baltimore Colts.
WHEN:
TMZ - Berry passed away on May 25.
Colts.com - Berry's NFL career spanned from 1955 to 1967.
Baltimore Ravens - Berry served as head coach of the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1989.
WHY:
AP News - Berry advocated for drug testing in the NFL, opposing the players' union's resistance to it, motivated by personal experiences with addiction in his former teammates.
Colts.com - Berry was known for his relentless preparation and skill refinement, which transformed the wide receiver position.
HOW:
Baltimore Ravens - Berry developed chemistry with Johnny Unitas through hours of route-running and practice repetitions.
(UPDATED June 2, 2026 01:41 UTC)
The Indianapolis Colts are remembering the legacy of their legendary wide receiver, Berry, who played a key role in securing NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959. Berry was recognized as a first-team AP All-Pro every year from 1958 to 1960, and his impressive 178 receiving yards in the 1958 Championship stood as a Colts postseason record until it was surpassed by Reggie Wayne in 2005 and T.Y. Hilton in 2013. In addition to his playing career, Berry also coached the New England Patriots to a record of 48 wins and 39 losses, including an impressive 11-5 season in 1985, while advocating for drug testing in the NFL based on his personal experiences with addiction among teammates.
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 20:22 UTC)
In a remarkable career, Berry led the NFL in receptions for three consecutive years from 1958 to 1960, while also topping the league in receiving yards and touchdowns during that same period. His impressive performance included a record-setting 12 catches in the 1958 NFL Championship Game, a record that stood until Super Bowl XLVIII. After being drafted in the 20th round out of SMU in 1954, Berry not only had a standout playing career but also finished his coaching tenure with the New England Patriots, boasting a record of 48 wins and 39 losses.
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 18:52 UTC)
Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver and coach, has passed away at the age of 93 at his home in Tennessee. During his illustrious career with the Baltimore Colts, Berry recorded a total of 631 receptions, 9,275 receiving yards, and 68 touchdowns, earning six Pro Bowl selections. He is remembered for his remarkable performance in the 1958 NFL Championship Game, where he caught 12 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown, a record that stood for the Colts until 2005. Berry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973 and later coached the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance. Known for his relentless preparation and skill refinement, Berry developed a strong chemistry with quarterback Johnny Unitas through countless hours of practice.