Eric Berry
Eric Berry is a former NFL safety known for his inspiring comeback from Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Football Player
December 29, 1988
Capricorn
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Fairburn, Georgia, United States
Eric Berry, a former American football safety, played for the Kansas City Chiefs for nine seasons and is renowned for his extraordinary athleticism and inspiring fight against cancer. Throughout his career, Berry received numerous awards, such as five Pro Bowl selections, three First-Team All-Pro honors, and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2015. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2010 World Junior Championships. A passionate collector of vintage cars, especially classic Chevrolet Impalas, Berry has expressed his desire to open a car restoration shop in the future. In 2014, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma but made an incredible recovery, earning a spot on the Pro Bowl and AP All-Pro team the following year.