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Berry coached the Patriots to the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance.
Patriots coach Raymond Berry, Steve Grogan and Doug Flutie during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sullivan Stadium in 1988. Globe Archives
June 1, 2026 | 10:19 AM
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NEW YORK (AP) — Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL’s greatest passing combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in the storied 1958 championship game, has died. He was 93.
Berry, who later coached the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX, died May 25, the Pro Football Hall of Fame said Monday.
His family said in a statement that Berry died peacefully at home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by family, including his wife of 65 years, Sally.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @ProFootballHOF wide receiver and former Patriots head coach Raymond Berry.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who loved him. pic.twitter.com/dk3b5YAJqG
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 1, 2026
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