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Raymond Berry passes away at 93, remembered for coaching ties to Cowboys

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Raymond Berry passes away at 93, remembered for coaching ties to Cowboys
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Raymond Berry, the legendary wide receiver and Hall of Famer, died on May 25 at his home in Tennessee at the age of 93. Renowned for his 13-year playing career with the Baltimore Colts, Berry's legacy also includes significant coaching connections with the Dallas Cowboys. He joined the Cowboys staff in 1968, helping widen the offense during his tenure. After coaching in the NFL, he led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1986. Berry retired as the NFL's career leader in receptions and receiving yards and left an indelible mark on the game.

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  • •Berry passed away on May 25, 2026, at age 93.
  • •He played 13 seasons for the Baltimore Colts and coached the Cowboys.
  • •Berry helped the Cowboys achieve division titles in 1968 and 1969.
  • •He was the first coach to lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl in 1986.
  • •Berry retired as the NFL's career leader in receptions and receiving yards.
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  • 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys connections punctuated coaching career of Hall of Fame WR Raymond Berry, gone at 93
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Raymond Berry was one of the greatest WRs of any era. But his post-playing career as an NFL coach was punctuated with multiple Cowboys connections.

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