Broncos mourn passing of Ring of Fame QB Craig Morton
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Key Points:
- Former Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, who led the team to its first Super Bowl appearance, passed away at age 83 on May 9.
- Morton played six seasons with the Broncos from 1977-82, guiding them to their first playoff appearance, a 12-2 record in 1977, and a berth in Super Bowl XII.
- He earned multiple honors in 1977, including AFC Offensive Player of the Year, Sporting News Player of the Year, PFWA Comeback Player of the Year, and NFL UPI MVP.
- Morton holds several Broncos franchise records, including most passing yards (11,895), touchdowns (74), pass attempts (1,594), and completions (907), and was inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1988.
- Before joining Denver, Morton played for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, finishing his NFL career with 183 touchdowns, 27,908 passing yards, and 81 regular-season wins; he was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.