Former Dolphins QB Earl Morrall Passes Away at Age 79

April 26, 2014   ·   Tim Keeney   ·   Jump to comments

Former NFL MVP Earl Morrall, who played 21 seasons in the league, earning the odd distinction of being the greatest backup quarterback of all time, has passed away. 
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered his condolences in a statement, via the team's official website: 
The Miami Dolphins family is deeply saddened by the passing of Earl Morrall today. Earl not only left an indelible mark in Dolphins history with his play on the field during the Perfect Season Super Bowl VII Championship team, but also was extremely active in the community as a player and Dolphins alumnus. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife Jane, family and friends during this time.
Morrall was 79, and according to his son Matthew, via the Naples News Daily, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and had seen his health decline in the recent months. 
After helping Michigan State win the Rose Bowl in 1956, Morrall was drafted ...

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