Wide Receiver
No. 80
Massachusetts
"A 17th draft choice of the Baltimore Colts in 1974, Tim played in all 14 games with the Colts in his rookie year, then was one of the last cuts in 1975 and sat out the season. Signed by the Giants as a free agent during this past off-season, Tim impressed at a spring workout camp at Pace and will get a long look at wide receiver.
With the Colts in '74 he was chiefly a return man, showing 16 punt returns for 114 yards and a 7.1 average to lead the club, and 13 kickoff returns for 259 yards, including a 54-yard return against the Jets at Shea Stadium.
Berra was a stellar receiver for four years at Massachusetts and enjoyed a sparkling senior season when he caught 62 passes for 930 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was named to the American Bowl and North-South Games. He had 30 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns as a junior at UMass.
Timothy Thomas Berra was born in Montclair, New Jersey and was a standout at Montclair High School in his hometown. He's the son of Yogi Berra, Baseball Hall of Famer, now a Yankee coach."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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