Rex Berry
Berry in 1955
No. 83, 23
PositionsDefensive back
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1924-09-09)September 9, 1924
Moab, Utah, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 2005(2005-07-01) (aged 80)
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarbon (Provo, Utah)
CollegeBYU
NFL draft1951: 14th round, 162nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions22
Fumble recoveries8
Total touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Rex Berry (September 9, 1924 – July 1, 2005) was a professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers (1951–1956).

Berry was a star athlete at Carbon High School (called the Carbon Comet) in Price, Utah in multiple sports and played on several American Legion baseball teams. At BYU he was on both the football and baseball teams. He combined on a 2-0 shutout of Smithfield with Eldon Rachele in state baseball play. He led Helper to the 1940 American Legion state baseball title.

Berry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several positions in the Church, including as a bishop and a member of a high council.[1]

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