NFL Legend Craig Morton Passes Away at 83
NFL in mourning as Super Bowl champion Craig Morton dies at 83
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Craig Morton, former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 83. Known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos, Morton was a celebrated player who left a significant mark on professional football.
- 01Craig Morton passed away at 83, as confirmed by the Denver Broncos.
- 02He had a notable college career at the University of California, Berkeley.
- 03Morton played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos.
- 04He was part of the Cowboys team that won Super Bowl VI.
- 05Morton was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Craig Morton, a former NFL quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 83. The Denver Broncos announced his passing, stating he died surrounded by loved ones in California. Morton had a distinguished college football career at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 1965 NFL draft. He was part of the Cowboys team that won Super Bowl VI and later led the Broncos to their first playoff appearance and a spot in Super Bowl XII. Over his six seasons with the Broncos, he set numerous franchise records, including 11,895 passing yards and 74 passing touchdowns. Morton's contributions to the sport were recognized with inductions into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992, the Broncos Ring of Fame, and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.
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