Grailey Berryhill
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BornAugust 17, 1896
McKenzie, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1976 (aged 79)
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
EducationVanderbilt University (MD)
Grailey Berryhill | |
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.jpg) Berryhill in football uniform, c. 1919 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from Tennessee | |
| In office 1967–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1896 McKenzie, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1976 (aged 79) Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Vanderbilt University (MD) |
| Occupation | Physician |
Grailyn Hewitt "Grailey" Berryhill (August 17, 1896 – January 10, 1976) was an American football player, physician, and politician. He was a star running back for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. He scored six touchdowns in the 76 to 0 win over Tennessee in 1918,[1][2] and was captain-elect for 1921.[3] Berryhill received one of the school's highest honors that a student could achieve, the "Bachelor of Ugliness." He was also a three-term member of the Tennessee General Assembly.[4]
Grailey Berryhill was born on August 17, 1896, in McKenzie, Tennessee, to Adam Douglas Berryhill and Harriett Costen.
