Clyde Berry

Clyde Berry
Biographical details
Born(1931-09-27)September 27, 1931
DiedDecember 14, 2023(2023-12-14) (aged 92)
Playing career
Football
1950–1952Henderson State
Baseball
1950–1952Henderson State
1953Topeka Owls
1953Madisonville Miners
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1967–1970Henderson State
Baseball
1963–1966Henderson State
1982–1987Henderson State
Head coaching record
Overall26–14 (football)
205–129–2 (baseball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
1 AIC (1969)

Baseball
2 AIC (1965, 1982)

Conrid Clyde Berry (September 27, 1931 – December 14, 2023) was an American football and baseball player and coach.[1] He was the head football coach at Henderson State College—now known as Henderson State University—in Arkadelphia, Arkansas from 1967 to 1970, compiling a record of 26–14.[2] Berry also served two stints as head baseball coach at Henderson State, from 1963 to 1966 and from 1982 to 1987, tallying a mark of 205–129–2.

Berry was the nephew of Major League Baseball pitcher Joe Berry.[3]

Clyde Berry died on December 14, 2023, at the age of 92.[4]

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Henderson State Reddies (Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference) (1967–1970)
1967 Henderson State 5–4 3–3 T–5th
1968 Henderson State 8–3 4–2 T–2nd
1969 Henderson State 8–2 5–1 1st
1970 Henderson State 5–5 2–4 5th
Henderson State: 26–14 14–10
Total: 26–14
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "Clyde Berry". Sports-Reference. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Clyde Berry". Henderson State Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Clyde Berry". arkbaseball.com. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Dr. Conrid Berry Obituary". Hanner Funeral Service. Retrieved December 19, 2023.