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Berry Nieuwenhuys

Association footballer

Died when: 72 years 220 days (871 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Berry Nieuwenhuys

Berry Nieuwenhuys, (5 November 1911 – 12 June 1984) was a South African footballer who played predominantly for Liverpool, which he was contracted to from 1933 to 1947.

He retired in 1947, returning to South Africa to be employed at the Transvaal Country Club.He occupied the position of outside right, akin to an advanced winger, but could play on the opposite flank.

Nieuwenhuys became noted for his pace, technical skill, power of shot, and adeptness at heading.He made 260 appearances, scoring 79 goals - 74 of which had been amassed in the league.

He attained double figures in goals scored in six consecutive seasons in the 1930s.The Second World War disrupted his career, forcing him to guest with Arsenal and West Ham while he served in the Royal Air Force.

Many supporters found his surname unpronounceable, so he was often referred to by the diminutive "Nivvy".


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