Dennis William Morgan

July 30, 1952 (age 63)

Tracy, Minnesota, United States

He played college football at Western Illinois University and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1974 NFL Draft. After Bradley University dropped its football program, he transferred to Western Illinois University where he played running back and was named Honorable-Mention All-American in 1972. Dallas Cowboys He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1974 NFL Draft. Known as “Strawberry” due to his red hair, his speed allowed him to have an early impact on special teams. As a rookie, he tied the longest punt return in NFL history with a 98-yard touchdown (also a franchise record) against the Saint Louis Cardinals. That season he finished third in the NFL in punt return average with 15.1 yards and led the team in both punt return yards (287) and kickoff return yards (823). Morgan was cut on August 4, 1975, because Tom Landry didn"t think he could afford the luxury of keeping a player that could only help the team in the return game. Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles claimed him off waivers, but he played in only 4 games during the 1975 season. He had 170 yards (243 average) on kickoff returns and 60 yards (75 average) on punt returns. Morgan died on October 25, 2015 after suffering a heart attack while attending the New York Giants versus Dallas Cowboys game at Metropolitan Life Stadium.

Dennis William Morgan

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Background

Morgan, Dennis William was born on July 30, 1952 in Tracy, Minnesota, United States. Son of Lester John and Esther Morgan.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Tracy.

Career

He played college football at Western Illinois University and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1974 NFL Draft. After Bradley University dropped its football program, he transferred to Western Illinois University where he played running back and was named Honorable-Mention All-American in 1972. Dallas Cowboys

He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1974 NFL Draft.

Known as “Strawberry” due to his red hair, his speed allowed him to have an early impact on special teams.

As a rookie, he tied the longest punt return in NFL history with a 98-yard touchdown (also a franchise record) against the Saint Louis Cardinals. That season he finished third in the NFL in punt return average with 15.1 yards and led the team in both punt return yards (287) and kickoff return yards (823).

Morgan was cut on August 4, 1975, because Tom Landry didn"t think he could afford the luxury of keeping a player that could only help the team in the return game. Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed him off waivers, but he played in only 4 games during the 1975 season.

He had 170 yards (243 average) on kickoff returns and 60 yards (75 average) on punt returns.

Morgan died on October 25, 2015 after suffering a heart attack while attending the New York Giants versus Dallas Cowboys game at Metropolitan Life Stadium.

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Dennis William Morgan has been listed as a notable Songwriter, publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Country Music Association (board directors 1983-1985, 3 C.M.A. nominations), Nashville Songwriters Association International (president' award), Broadcast Music Inc. (44 awards, Robert Burton award). M C.

Connections

Married June Arnold, July 27, 1985.

Father:: Lester John Morgan
Mother:: Esther Morgan
Spouse:: June Arnold

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