Morris Mercury death was declared by his son but cause of death not revealed
Legendary NFL star and Super Bowl champion Eugene “Mercury” Morris has died aged 77. After Mercury Morris death his family said in an interview that his talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport. His son Troy declared the death but didn’t declare Morris Mercury cause of death. Morris was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a star for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins and was a leading figure in the team that won two Super Bowl titles. A former third-round pick out of West Texas State, Morris was an electric running back as well as returner, who played a major role in helping the Dolphins reach the top of the NFL world.
After his foot ball career ended morris had a bad time and sentenced to 20 years in prison from his 1982 conviction on cocaine trafficking charges. He admitted to using the drug sometimes to deal with various sports injuries but he said he never sold it and he fought against his conviction. His conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court in 1986, and the legend became a motivational speaker urging people not to do drugs.Morris Mercury death has shook all american footballs fans.
Some of Mercury Morris quotes are:
“I had had enough and I quit, and there is a distinction…You retire when the game has had enough of you. You quit when you have had enough of the game.” ~ Mercury Morris
“In practice, I run every play like I’m scoring a touchdown.” ~ Mercury Morris
“I started out in a kid’s backyard playing touch football and I never abandoned the principle when I got to the pros: if they can’t touch you, they can’t tackle you.” ~ Mercury Morris
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