Craig Morton, Broncos QB Who Led 1977 Team to Super Bowl XII, Dies at 83
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Updated · Fox News · May 12
Craig Morton, Broncos QB Who Led 1977 Team to Super Bowl XII, Dies at 83
15 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 12
83-year-old Craig Morton died Saturday, the Denver Broncos said, ending the life of the quarterback who led the franchise to its first playoff berth and first Super Bowl appearance.
In 1977, Morton guided Denver to a 12-2 season, playoff wins over Pittsburgh and Oakland, and AFC Offensive Player of the Year honors during the Broncos' breakthrough campaign.
Across six seasons in Denver from 1977 to 1982, he delivered two division titles and three playoff berths while setting then-franchise records with 11,895 passing yards, 1,594 attempts and 907 completions.
Morton entered the NFL as the No. 5 pick in 1965, spent 10 seasons with Dallas, had a brief stint with the New York Giants, and finished his 18-year career with 27,908 yards, 183 touchdowns and an 81-62-1 record.
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