Ron Morris (American football) explained

Ron Morris
Position:Wide receiver
Number:84
Birth Date:4 November 1964
Birth Place:Cooper, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:190
Draftyear:1987
Draftround:2
Draftpick:54
High School:Cooper
College:Southern Methodist
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:121
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,991
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:9

Ronald Wayne Morris (born November 4, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by and played six seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1987 to 1992.[1] In 1987, 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]

His younger brother Bam Morris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1987 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-09-25 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Mitchell . Fred . 1988-04-12 . Piccolo Award To Morris . 2012-08-10 . Chicago Tribune.
  3. Web site: Ex-Chicago Bears receiver Ron Morris gets $5.2 mil. in malpractice lawsuit. . https://web.archive.org/web/20160415204309/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16805848.html . dead . 2016-04-15 . Jet . Highbeam Research . 1995-04-10.