Former NFL QB Craig Morton dies at 83
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Key Points:
- Former NFL quarterback Craig Morton, who led the Denver Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance, died on May 9 at age 83 in Mill Valley, California.
- Morton played six seasons with the Broncos (1977-82), guiding them to a 12-2 record in 1977, two home playoff wins, and a Super Bowl XII appearance where he threw four interceptions in a loss to the Cowboys.
- He earned multiple accolades 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 set franchise records for passing yards, touchdowns, attempts, and completions during his Broncos tenure, and his 41 regular-season wins rank third in team history.
- He began his career with the Dallas Cowboys as the fifth overall pick in 1965, finishing with 183 career touchdowns, 27,908 passing yards, and 81 regular-season wins.