Object Details
depicted
Berry, Raymond
referenced
Baltimore Colts
Description
Postcard signed by Baltimore Colts end Raymond Berry. The card features an artistic rendering of Berry carrying the football and being tackled by members of the Minnesota Vikings. Berry dated his signature “1996”.
Receiver Raymond Berry played for the National Football League’s Baltimore Colts from 1955-1967. Running routes for quarterback Johnny Unitas, Berry was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, leading the NFL in receiving yards and receptions three-times each, and in touchdowns received twice. A two-time NFL Champion with the Colts (1958, 1959), the former Southern Methodist University Standout finished his professional career with 631 receptions, 9,275 receiving yards, and 68 touchdowns. Following retirement, Barry was as a coach for several NFL teams, including serving as Head Coach for the New England Patriots from 1984-1989, where brought the team to the 1985 Superbowl. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1996
ID Number
2004.3001.26
nonaccession number
2004.3001
catalog number
2004.3001.26
Object Name
Autographed Postcard
autographed postcard, football
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 8.89 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Football
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1255775