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Raymond Berry passes away at 93, remembered among Colts greats

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Raymond Berry passes away at 93, remembered among Colts greats

Summary

Raymond Berry, a legendary NFL wide receiver and Hall of Famer, died last week at the age of 93. His family announced the news on Monday. Berry had a distinguished 13-year career with the Baltimore Colts, where he was a key player in their back-to-back NFL championships and led the league in receiving multiple times. He retired in 1967 as the NFL's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. Berry's legacy includes a remarkable performance in the 1958 NFL Championship Game, where he caught 12 passes for 178 yards. His rank among the Colts' all-time greats has been discussed following his passing, with many considering him among the top four players in franchise history.

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•Raymond Berry died at age 93, announced by his family.
•Played 13 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, retiring in 1967.
•Led NFL in receptions and yards during his career.
•Notable for his performance in the 1958 NFL Championship Game.
•Ranked among Colts' top four players in franchise history.

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Raymond Berry Dies at 93: Where Berry Ranks Among Top 10 Colts of All-Time

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Where Raymond Berry ranks among the NFL's greatest wide receivers isn't discussed nearly as often as it should be. That’s because Berry — whose family announced Monday that he died last week at age 93 — last played in the 1967 season. Yet there was a time when Berry was considered the greatest to ever …
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