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Classic Sports Card of The Day

07 Jan

61fleerberry

1961 Fleer football card of former Baltimore Colts’ receiver Raymond Berry, who played 13 seasons with the club, teaming with Colt QB John Unitas to form the NFL’s first big-time passing combination in a run-first era. Known for his precise route running and great hands, he was said to have dropped only two passes in his entire career. Berry was a six-time Pro Bowler, helped the Colts win a pair of NFL championships, and is generally acknowledged as one of the greatest receivers of all time. After retiring as a player, he entered the coaching ranks and eventually became head coach of the New England Patriots, where he served for 6 years, leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 1986. Berry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.

 

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