Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
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Key Points:
- Craig Morton, the first NFL quarterback to start Super Bowls for two different teams (Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos), has died at age 83 in Mill Valley, California.
- Morton started Super Bowl V for the Cowboys in 1970, throwing the team's first touchdown pass in a 16-13 loss, and later led the Broncos to Super Bowl XII in 1977, though Denver lost 27-10.
- Known for his strong arm, Morton had a college Hall of Fame career at California and was drafted in 1965, playing 18 NFL seasons with Dallas, New York Giants, and Denver.
- Morton's best NFL season was in 1981 with Denver, throwing for 3,195 yards and 21 touchdowns; he retired after the 1982 season and was inducted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame in 1988.
- Over his career, Morton passed for 27,908 yards with 183 touchdowns and 187 interceptions, ranking among the top 20 all-time in passing yards and touchdowns at retirement.