Red Berry
American professional wrestler, manager
About Red Berry
Lived 1906 – 1973 (aged 66). Red Berry was an American amateur wrestler, actor, professional wrestler and manager.
Personal life Berry dropped out of school at age 12 to work in a coal mine to support his family. In his later life, he was both an active Mason and Shriner. In addition, a softball field in Pittsburg is named after Berry.
Championships and accomplishments Boxing Kansas State Middleweight Champion Central States Wrestling NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship (2 times) NWA Los Angeles NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship (1 time) NWA International Television Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Bob Orton (2) and Tosh Togo (1) NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles version) (1 time) – with Tosh Togo NWA Tri-State NWA Arkansas Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time) National Wrestling Association NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times) Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum Pioneer Era (class of 2010) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
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Important facts
People in Red Berry's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Berry?
American professional wrestler, manager (1906–1973)
When was Red Berry born?
Red Berry was born on 20 November 1906 in Conway Springs.
When did Red Berry die?
Red Berry died on 21 July 1973 in Pittsburg.
What was Red Berry's occupation?
Red Berry was an amateur wrestler, actor, professional wrestler and manager.
What nationality was Red Berry?
Red Berry was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Red Berry (wrestler)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Berry. https://biography.guide/red-berry-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Red Berry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-berry-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Red Berry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-berry-amateur-wrestler/.
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