Ron Morris (American football)

Ron Morris
No. 84
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1964-11-04) November 4, 1964 (age 60)
Cooper, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Cooper
College:Southern Methodist
NFL draft:1987 / round: 2 / pick: 54
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:121
Receiving yards:1,991
Touchdowns:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronald Wayne Morris (born November 4, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by and played six seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1987 to 1992.[1] In 1987, Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the rookie that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late Brian Piccolo.[2] In 1995, Morris was awarded $5.2 million for a lawsuit stemming from a knee injury that ended his career.[3]

His younger brother Bam Morris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

References

  1. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Fred (April 12, 1988). "Piccolo Award To Morris". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  3. ^ Jet (April 10, 1995). "Ex-Chicago Bears receiver Ron Morris gets $5.2 mil. in malpractice lawsuit". Highbeam Research. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016.


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