Elmer Berry

Elmer Berry (October 9, 1879 – April 21, 1952) was an American college football and basketball player and coach. He first served as a men's basketball coach at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska during the 1900–01 season.

Elmer Berry
Berry pictured in The Massasoit 1922, Springfield College yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1879-10-09)October 9, 1879
Davey, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedApril 21, 1952(1952-04-21) (aged 72)
Vida, Oregon, U.S.
Playing career
1901–1902Springfield
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1917–1921Springfield
Basketball
1900–1901Nebraska
1915–1922Springfield

Berry later served as the head football coach (1917 to 1921) and men's basketball coach (1915 to 1922) at the Springfield YMCA School, now known as Springfield College.

Berry was born on October 9, 1879, in Davey, Nebraska. He died on April 21, 1952, at his home in Vida, Oregon.

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