261. Jon Morris
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A member of the AFL All-Time Team, Jon Morris chose the Boston Patriots over Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers when both teams drafted him in 1964.
This was a bold decision to eschew Lombardi, don't you think?
Choosing the AFL allowed Morris to see more playing time, but the Pats were far from the team that would become many years later. The 1960s Patriots didn't have that many eyes on them, but those who saw them would see that Morris was a very good football player, who helped blocke Jim Nance into two league rushing titles. He was named an AFL All-Star in his first six years and was a Pro Bowl Selection the year after. The Center would also be a First Team All-Pro twice and would play 182 Games over his 15-year career.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Washington D.C., U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1984
- Position: Center
- Games Played: 182
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Notable Statistics: 167 Games Started
2 Fumble Recoveries
-136 Fumble Recovery Yards
95 Approximate Value
No Playoff Games - Played For: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers , New England Patriots
- College: Holy Cross
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 27th Overall in 1964
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
AFL All-Time Team
First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1966)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1964, 1965 & 1969)
AFL All-Star (6) (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969)
Pro Bowl Selection (1) (1970) - Other Points of Note: None.
- Notable All Time Rankings: None
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Jon Morris be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 60%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 20%
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