Eugene 'Mercury' Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Dolphins and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died at age 77.
as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said Sunday.
Morris was the starting halfback and one of three go-to runners that Dolphins coach Don Shula used in Miami's back-to-back title seasons of 1972 and 1973, alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick. Morris led the Dolphins in rushing touchdowns in both of those seasons, finishing with an NFL-best 12 in 1972 and then 10 more in 1973.
Morris made no secret of the fact that he was filled with pride about the 1972 Dolphins being the first -- and still only -- undefeated and untied team in NFL history, pulling off a truly perfect season. That sense of humor also got pointed at his beloved Dolphins at times. When Miami was 0-8 in the 2007 season, on its way to a 0-13 start and 1-15 record, Morris offered another of his many memorable quips.
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