Dallas Cowboys legend Craig Morton has passed away at the age of 83. Morton played 18 years with the Cowboys, including 10 seasons as a starter. He was a key part of the team's history, playing in Super Bowl V and throwing the first-ever touchdown pass for Dallas in a Super Bowl. Drafted by the Cowboys No. 5 overall in 1965, Morton was the backup to Don Meredith before finally becoming the starter in the 1969 season. Morton started 15 games in 1972 for an injured Roger Staubach, who eventually returned in the playoffs. The Cowboys decided to trade Morton in 1974 to the Giants, who sent back a first-round pick, which turned out to be the No. 2 overall pick in 1975. The Cowboys used that selection to take Randy White, a 10-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer. Morton played for the Cowboys, Giants, and Broncos before officially retiring at the end of the 1982 season. His career ended with 27,908 passing yards, ranking him 71st in NFL history, just ahead of Hall of Famer Joe Namath (27,663).
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Dallas Cowboys Legend Craig Morton Passes Away at 83
Dallas Cowboys legend Craig Morton has passed away at the age of 83. Morton played 18 years with the Cowboys, including 10 seasons as a starter. He was a key part of the team's history, playing in Super Bowl V and throwing the first-ever touchdown pass for Dallas in a Super Bowl.
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