Ron Morris (American football)
Ronald Wayne Morris (born November 4, 1964) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by and played six seasons for the Chicago Bears (1987–1992).[1] In 1987, Ron Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the rookie that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late Brian Piccolo.[2] In 1995, Morris was awarded $5.2 million for a lawsuit stemming from a knee injury that ended his career.[3]
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | November 4, 1964 Cooper, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Southern Methodist | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54 | ||||||
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His younger brother Bam Morris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
References
- "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- Mitchell, Fred (April 12, 1988). "Piccolo Award To Morris". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- Jet (April 10, 1995). "Ex-Chicago Bears receiver Ron Morris gets $5.2 mil. in malpractice lawsuit". Highbeam Research. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016.
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