Broncos Ring of Famer and former quarterback Craig Morton dead at 83
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Key Points:
- Former Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, inducted into the team's Ring of Fame, died at age 83 on Saturday.
- Morton was instrumental in leading the Broncos to their first playoff appearance and Super Bowl XII in the 1977 season, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Year and multiple MVP honors.
- During his six seasons with Denver, Morton set franchise records with 11,895 passing yards, 1,594 pass attempts, and 907 completions, also guiding the team to two division titles and three playoff berths.
- Morton began his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, where he played 10 seasons and threw for over 10,000 yards before stints with the New York Giants and Broncos.
- Over his entire career, Morton amassed 27,908 passing yards, 183 touchdowns, and an 81-62-1 record across 207 games.