OAN Staff Avril Elfi
Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:38 PM
Mercury Morris, a former player for the Miami Dolphins' undefeated Super Bowl teams of 1972 and 1973, has died at the age of 77.
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On Sunday, his son Ghost Lida, a Miami-based musician whose real name is Troy Jeffrey Morris, posted on X that his father had died the night before.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene 'Mercury' Morris, legendary Miami Dolphins running back and treasured member of our NFL family, at the age of 77,” his son posted. “Known for his incredible speed and dynamic play, Mercury was a cornerstone of the Dolphins' historic undefeated season in 1972 and led them to two Super Bowl victories. His talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sports world and his three Pro Bowl selections solidified his status as one of the game's greats.”
“Off the field, Mercury was a devoted father, loving brother, loyal friend and pillar of his community. His presence extended far beyond football and touched so many lives during his tenure at Miami,” he continued.
Morris played for the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1975. Along with Larry Csonka and Jim Kik, he later became known as “The Perfect Backfield.”
The former player was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Dolphins.
Morris rushed for exactly 1,000 yards and a league-high 12 rushing touchdowns in the 1972 regular season, helping the Dolphins finish the season 14-0 and win three postseason games to record the only undefeated season in NFL history.
He is survived by five children and three siblings.
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