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Mercury Morris, star of Dolphins’ perfect 1972 team, dies at age of 77
- Running back was part of star-studded rushing attack
- Morris won two Super Bowl titles with Miami
Eugene “Mercury” Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said on Sunday.
Morris, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was 77. In a statement, his family said his “talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport.”
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