&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Dave_Berry_Latrobe.jpg) Berry in 1895 | |
| Born: | May 1870 |
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| Died: | November 10, 1928 (aged 58) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Manager, Coach, Promotor, 1902 NFL President, Owner |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1898 | Western Pennsylvania All-Stars |
| As manager | |
| 1895–00 | Latrobe Athletic Association |
| 1898 | Western Pennsylvania All-Stars |
| 1902 | Pittsburgh Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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David J. Berry (May 1870[1] – November 10, 1928) was an American football manager during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the top promoter for the sport during that time period. He is credited with inventing the "all-star game concept" in 1898, and also helped to form one of the first organized football leagues in 1902.[2]
- ^ "David J. Berry", United States census, 1900; Latrobe Ward 3, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; roll T623 1261, page 9A, line 41, enumeration district 108, Family History film 1241498, National Archives film number T623-1854.
- ^ Peterson, Robert W. (1997). Pigskin: The Early Years of Pro Football. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-511913-4.