The football world has been left in mourning following the death of two-time NFL champion Raymond Berry, who has passed away at the age of 93.
Berry, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973, played 13 seasons in the NFL before later becoming head coach of the New England Patriots in 1984.
His death was confirmed by a statement, via the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Monday, which revealed he passed on May 25 while surrounded by family.Â
Hall of Fame president and CEO Jim Porter said in a statement: ‘People said Raymond Berry was not blessed with the size or speed of other receivers in the National Football League, but no one worked harder to refine his skills and master his craft.Â
‘The chemistry he developed with quarterback Johnny Unitas through hours of route-running thousands of repetitions in practice created a dynamic tandem that thought with one mind on game days.Â
‘Together they helped the Colts win consecutive titles in the late 1950s, including the classic 1958 NFL Championship Game that served as a springboard for professional football becoming this country’s most popular sport.’
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