Mercury Morris, part of Dolphins’ two Super Bowl wins and perfect season, dies at 77
LA TimesMiami Dolphins running back Eugene “Mercury” Morris, one of the stars behind the team’s undefeated 1972 season, has died. Eugene “Mercury” Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said Sunday. “His presence extended far beyond football, as he touched the lives of many throughout his time in Miami.” Morris was the starting halfback and one of three go-to runners that Dolphins coach Don Shula utilized in Miami’s back-to-back title seasons of 1972 and 1973, alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick. And he had kind of a work ethic that really allowed you to see that if you work hard and you do what you’re supposed to do, then things are going to turn out for you — not all the time but you adjust to that and do what’s necessary to try to do as best you can.” Morris made no secret of being filled with pride about the 1972 Dolphins being the first — and still only — undefeated and untied team in NFL history, pulling off a perfect season.
History of this topic
Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
Associated PressDiscover Related
