Don Morrison (American football)
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| Position | Tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | December 16, 1949 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | September 1, 2025 (aged 75) | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Forney (Forney, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Texas-Arlington | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1971: 4th round, 98th overall pick | ||||||||
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Don Alan Morrison (December 16, 1949 – September 1, 2025) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Colts, and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Texas-Arlington Mavericks.
College
Morrison played college football at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he was a two-time honorable mention All-American. Morrison also competed in javelin, shot put, and discus for the track team. He was inducted into the school's Hall of Honor in 2018.[1]
Personal
Following his football career, Morrison worked as a fireman for 20 years and then as a financial planner and constable.[1] Morrison died on September 1, 2025, at the age of 75.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Don Morrison remembered as humble, family man". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "UTA Mourns the Passing of Former Football and Track & Field Athlete Don Morrison". UT Arlington Athletics. September 3, 2025. Retrieved September 3, 2025.