Biography of Connie Mack Berry

Connie Mack Berry (April 15, 1915 in Greenville, South Carolina – June 24, 1980 in Fayetteville, North Carolina) was an American who played professional football, baseball and basketball. Berry was the center for North Carolina State University’s basketball team from 1936 – 1938.

He led the Southern Conference in scoring in 1936 and 1937, and won all-conference honors in each of the three years he played. Berry was also a member of NCSU’s football team from 1936-1938 and baseball team in 1936 and 1937.

After graduation, Berry went on to play for the Oshkosh All-Stars of the National Basketball League from 1939 – 1946. Berry played in the National Football League starting in 1939 with the Detroit Lions. In 1940, he played for the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Rams. From 1942 – 1946, Berry played with the Chicago Bears. He also spent two years in the Chicago Cubs’ minor league organization.