Patriots Mourn the Passing of Hall of Fame Center Jon Morris
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Key Points:
- Jon Morris, a Patriots Hall of Fame center and one of the franchise's earliest stars, has passed away at age 84.
- Morris played 11 seasons with the Patriots from 1964 to 1974, appearing in 130 games and earning seven consecutive league All-Star selections, including six AFL All-Star Games and the franchise's first NFL Pro Bowl selection in 1970.
- A standout at Holy Cross, Morris was drafted by both the Boston Patriots and Green Bay Packers in 1964 but chose to play in New England, later earning spots on the All-Time AFL second team and Patriots' 50th Anniversary Team.
- After retiring as a player, Morris served as a Patriots radio color commentator and NFL analyst for NBC, and in 2011 was the first player selected by the Patriots senior selection committee to the team’s Hall of Fame.
- Patriots Chairman Robert Kraft praised Morris for his foundational role in the franchise, extending condolences to his family, friends, and former teammates.
