Jack Morris

John Bradley Morris (November 1, 1931 – April 27, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings from 1958 to 1961, having earlier played college football at the University of Oregon.

Early life Morris was born in White City, Kansas, on November 1, 1931. He was raised in Medford, Oregon, and attended Medford High School. There, he was a standout American football player and track and field athlete, winning three state titles in hurdling. He joined the US Air Force after completing his freshman year and consequently served in the Korean War. He then led the team with 519 rushing yards the following year, At the time of his graduation, he was ranked third all-time at Oregon in points scored (130) and rushing yards (1,631). During his rookie season, he finished second in the league in interceptions returned for touchdown (1), fourth in interception return yards (152), and seventh in interceptions (6), longest interception return (44 yards), and defensive touchdowns (1).

Morris showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy during his later years. He died on April 27, 2022, at his home in Redmond, Oregon. He was 90, and suffered from Alzheimer's disease prior to his death.