Mercury Morris

Running back, American football player

1947 –

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Who is Mercury Morris?

Eugene Edward "Mercury" Morris, is a former American football player, nicknamed early on for his mercurial quickness when running with the ball. Morris was a running back and kick returner for seven years, playing mostly for the Miami Dolphins.

Morris played in three Super Bowls and was selected to three Pro Bowls. In 1982, Morris was convicted of felony drug trafficking charges. After 3 and a half years in prison, Morris was released after a plea agreement in which he pled no contest to cocaine conspiracy charges.

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Born
Jan 5, 1947
Pittsburgh
Also known as
  • Eugene Edward "Mercury" Morris
  • Eugene Morris
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • West Texas A&M University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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