NFL Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, who starred in ‘Greatest Game Ever Played’, dead at 93

Nypost · Jun 01, 2026 · 339 words · By Ryan Giancola

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Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry passed away at 93 years old on Monday, according to his family.

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What happened

Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry passed away at 93 years old on Monday, according to his family.

Why it matters

Berry was a part of the Baltimore Colts for his entire career after being drafted in the 20th round by the team.

Common ground

During his 13-year career, Berry was a focal point of the Colts’ 1958 and 1959 championship seasons.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Before making the NFL, Berry was noted for having bad eyesight and was forced to wear a back brace to fix a misalignment in his spine.”

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Only one specific source (NTD) mentions the poor eyesight and back brace; other search results for 'spine misalignment' are general medical information and not specific to Berry.

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web search NEUTRAL — He had poor eyesight, wore a back brace to correct a spinal misalignment, and needed special shoes because one leg was shorter than the other.
https://www.ntd.com/raymond-berry-hall-of-fame-wide-receiver…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spine misalignment isn’t necessarily a cause for concern, but it can result in back pain if left unmanaged.Risk factors of spine misalignment. Spine misalignment can eventually cause more serious issu…
https://www.healthline.com/health/spine-alignment

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web search NEUTRAL — Low back pain is by far the most common source of discomfort we deal with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWmGArQBtFI

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Claim 2: “In 1986, he led the Patriots to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny that Berry led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl in 1986.

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Claim 3: “Berry also served as head coach of the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1989.”

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The claim is supported by a cross-reference from Nbcwashington, but no other independent web or wiki results were provided in the evidence set for this specific date range.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — head coach of the Pats from 1984-89
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/raymond-berry-…

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Claim 4: “Berry retired in 1967, ending with 631 catches for 9,275 yards and 68 touchdowns.”

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Wikipedia and other sports archives confirm his retirement in 1967 with 631 receptions, 9,275 yards, and 68 touchdowns.

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web search NEUTRAL — Raymond Berry ; Receptions, 631. Receiving yards, 9,275. Receiving touchdowns, 68. Stats at Pro Football Reference ; Receptions, 631. Receiving yards, 9,275.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Berry

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... Berry spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Baltimore Colts (1955-1967), amassing 631 receptions for 9,275 yards with 68 touchdowns and ...
https://www.colts.com/news/colts-hall-of-famer-raymond-berry…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... By the time he retired following the 1967 season, Berry held the NFL career records for receptions (631) and receiving yardage (9,275), along ...
https://www.facebook.com/ketv7/posts/raymond-berry-the-hall-…

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Claim 5: “In 1973, Berry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”

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Confirmed by multiple independent sources including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and news archives.

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web search NEUTRAL — He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973 and was selected to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.
https://www.tshof.org/store/p29/Raymond_Berry.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Berry led the Patriots to Super Bowl XX following the 1985 season, though his team was defeated by the Chicago Bears 46–10. In recognition of his playing career, Berry was inducted into the Pro Footba…
https://boropulse.com/2025/09/raymond-berry-notable-nfl-hall…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hall of Fame receiver Raymond Berry was honored in Paris, Texas as Hometown Hall of Famer™.Berry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973. Watch ceremony highlights>>>.
https://www.profootballhof.com/news/berry-returns-to-roots

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Claim 6: “Those 12 receptions set a championship record that stood for 55 years before being broken by the Denver Broncos’ Demaryius Thomas.”

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Multiple web sources, including a Wikipedia-sourced snippet, confirm the 12-reception record stood for 55 years until broken by Demaryius Thomas in Super Bowl XLVIII.

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web search NEUTRAL — His 12 receptions set a championship record that stood for 55 years until it was broken by Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas in Super Bowl XLVIII.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_NFL_Championship_Game

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web search NEUTRAL — The Colts won consecutive NFL championships, including the 1958 NFL Championship Game—known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played"—in which Berry caught 12 passes ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Berry

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who helped lead the Colts to victory in the storied 1958 championship game and former Patriots ...
https://www.facebook.com/ketv7/posts/raymond-berry-the-hall-…

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Claim 7: “In the nail-biting 23-17 overtime win over the New York Giants, Berry caught 12 passes for a total of 178 yards and a touchdown.”

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Wikipedia (1958 NFL Championship Game) and multiple web sources explicitly state Berry had 12 receptions for 178 yards and a touchdown in the 23-17 overtime win over the Giants.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1958 NFL Championship Game was the 26th NFL championship game, played on December 28 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. It was the first NFL game to be decided in sudden death overtime. The Balti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_NFL_Championship_Game

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1958 NFL season was the 39th regular season of the National Football League. The Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants, 23–17, in the first sudden-death overtime in an NFL Championship Game…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Following its founding in Canton, Ohio in 1920, the NFL first determined champions through end-of-season standings through the 1932 season, switching to a playoff system in 1933 (a one-game playoff wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_NFL_championshi…

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Claim 8: “During his 13-year career, Berry was a focal point of the Colts’ 1958 and 1959 championship seasons.”

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Wikipedia and web sources confirm he played 13 seasons (1955-1967) and the Baltimore Colts won championships in 1958 and 1959.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to be the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, and will end on January 10, 2027. The play…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Raymond Emmett Berry Jr. (February 27, 1933 – May 25, 2026) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a split end for the Baltimore Col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Berry

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Claim 9: “However, New England was dominated, 46-10, by the Chicago Bears and their vaunted 46 defense.”

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Claim 10: “On Monday morning, the Baltimore Ravens released a statement on X.”

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Claim 11: “Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry passed away at 93 years old on Monday, according to his family.”

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Multiple independent news sources (ESPN, KCBD, and other web results) confirm Raymond Berry died on May 25 at the age of 93, with the announcement made on Monday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Instagram is an American photo and short-form video sharing social networking service owned by Meta Platforms. It allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters, be organized by hashtags…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — African Americans are an ethnic group in the United States. The first achievements by African Americans in diverse fields have historically marked footholds, often leading to more widespread cultural …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_African-American_f…

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Claim 12: “Berry was a part of the Baltimore Colts for his entire career after being drafted in the 20th round by the team.”

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Wikipedia and Pro Football Hall of Fame sources confirm he was drafted in the 20th round of the 1954 NFL draft and played his entire career (1955-1967) with the Baltimore Colts.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Colts were a professional American football team based in Baltimore from 1953 to 1983, when its owner Robert Irsay moved the franchise to Indianapolis. The team was named for Baltimore's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Colts

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