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George Morton

1903 – 1968

American football player

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About George Morton

Lived 1903 – 1968 (aged 64). George Morton was an American american football player.

George Dudley Morton (1903–1968) was an American college football player.

Early life George Dudley Morton was born in Athens, Georgia on November 11, 1903 to John White Morton and Mary Lou Hinton. Morton attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia; at the time of his graduation called "the best all-round athlete that The High School has ever produced." He played football, baseball, track and basketball.

College football Morton was an All-Southern halfback for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, captain of its 1926 team. In the upset of Vanderbilt in 1925 Morton passed for a touchdown.

Later life Morton worked for the Francis I. du Pont Company. He died from a heart attack in Tallahassee, Florida on March 2, 1968.

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Episcopal High School
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George Dudley Morton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Morton?

American football player (1903–1968)

When was George Morton born?

George Morton was born on 11 November 1903 in Athens.

When did George Morton die?

George Morton died on 2 March 1968 in Tallahassee.

What was George Morton's occupation?

George Morton was an american football player.

What nationality was George Morton?

George Morton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Morton

· Wikidata: Q18630976

· DBpedia: George Morton (American football)

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