Professional Football Player. He set a then NFL record 98-yard punt return for a touchdown with the Dallas Cowboys in 1974. To date, his feat remains a record in Dallas Cowboys' franchise history. After attending White Plains High School, where he made his initial impression athletically, he played collegiate football at Western Illinois University and earned honorable mention All-American honors. Selected by Dallas during the 10th round of the 1974 NFL Draft, he totaled 17 games as a special teams player with the Cowboys (1974) and Philadelphia Eagles (1975). Additionally, Morgan served with the United States Army and attained his degree in Physical Education. He suffered a fatal heart attack while in attendance at a New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys contest at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,
Professional Football Player. He set a then NFL record 98-yard punt return for a touchdown with the Dallas Cowboys in 1974. To date, his feat remains a record in Dallas Cowboys' franchise history. After attending White Plains High School, where he made his initial impression athletically, he played collegiate football at Western Illinois University and earned honorable mention All-American honors. Selected by Dallas during the 10th round of the 1974 NFL Draft, he totaled 17 games as a special teams player with the Cowboys (1974) and Philadelphia Eagles (1975). Additionally, Morgan served with the United States Army and attained his degree in Physical Education. He suffered a fatal heart attack while in attendance at a New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys contest at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,
Bio by: C.S.
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