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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
  • First-team All-SWC (1986)
  • Second-team All-SWC (1983)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 121
Receiving yards: 1,991
Touchdowns: 9
Player stats at PFR

Ronald Wayne Morris, born on November 4, 1964, is a former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Morris was known for his skills on the field.

Ron Morris: A Football Journey

Ron Morris was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft. He played for the Bears for six seasons. His time with the team lasted from 1987 to 1992.

Brian Piccolo Award

In 1987, Ron Morris received a special honor called the Brian Piccolo Award. This award is given to a rookie player. It celebrates qualities like teamwork, loyalty, and courage. The award is named after Brian Piccolo, a former Bears player.

Career Highlights

During his career, Ron Morris made 121 receptions. He gained 1,991 receiving yards. He also scored 9 Touchdowns. His career ended early due to a knee injury.

Family in Football

Ron Morris has a younger brother named Bam Morris. Bam also played professional football. He played for several NFL teams. These teams included the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs.

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