George Morris (American football)
George Augustus Morris, Jr. (March 19, 1931 – December 10, 2007) was an American football player. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and professionally for the San Francisco 49ers for one season in 1956. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. He died of an apparent heart attack at age 76 in Highlands, North Carolina.[1]
| Born: | March 19, 1931 Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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| Died: | December 10, 2007 (age 76) Highlands, North Carolina |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | C/LB |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| NFL draft | 1953 / Round: 2 / Pick 21 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956 | San Francisco 49ers |
References
- Barnhart, Tony (2007-12-10). "Former Tech All-American Morris dies". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
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