Former Michigan State quarterback passed away on Friday at the age of 79. While at MSU he was an All American in 1955 and led the Spartans to a Rose Bowl victory in 1956.
Morrall also on MSU's baseball team. On the diamond, he was a part of MSU's 1954 Big Ten Championship team as a backup infielder.
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| 2003 TK Legacy |
Morrall was drafted in the first round by San Francisco 49ers but his name became known as a Baltimore Colt and Miami Dolphin. He could be considered as the greatest back up quarterback in NFL history. As a Colt, when Johnny Unitas was injured, he stepped in and won the 1968 NFL MVP and led the Colts to a Super Bowl.
While with Dolphins, Morrall stepped in for injured Bob Griese and started 9 of the games for Miami's undefeated 1972 season. Morrall played a total of 22 seasons in the NFL after retiring in 1976.
I have a total of 28 Earl Morrall cards. I will show some here:
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| 1964 Philadelphia |
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| 1969 Topps |
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| 1997 Upper Deck Legends autograph |
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