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Birthdate:
05.11.1911
Birthplace: Kroonstad, S-Africa
Other clubs: Boksburg FC, Germiston Calies; Arsenal, Aston Villa & West Ham (wartime guest)
Bought from: Germiston Calies
Signed for LFC: ŁN/A September 1933
Liverpool debut:
23.09.1933
Last appearance: 01.02.1947
Debut goal: 30.09.1933
Last goal: 26.12.1946
Contract expiry: 1947
Total LFC wartime games/goals: 136 / 63
LFC league games/goals: 239 / 74
Total LFC games/goals: 260 / 79
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Player Notes:
Nieuwenhuys, or 'Nivvy' as he was nicknamed by those who couldn't cope with his strange-sounding South African surname, was a skilful winger who could play on either flank. He played for Liverpool mostly in the 1930's, although he did also have a brief second spell with the club after the Second World War. His name was almost a permanent one on the teamsheet for six seasons and was also a regular on the scoresheet too; 79 goals in league and cup by the time his career ended in 1947 was a remarkable total for someone in his position.
Berry's speed and trickery confused many an opponent and he could also pack a fierce shot, something which contributed greatly to the number of goals he scored. Finally, over 13 years after he had originally been selected for the first-team, he was able to taste some well-deserved success. Berry may not have been a regular in the team which won the League championship in 1947 but he did make enough appearances to qualify for a medal. It was a fine and fitting end to the career of one of Liverpool's 'great entertainers'.
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