Former quarterback Craig Morton has died at the age of 83, the Denver Broncos announced Monday.
Morton enjoyed a Hall of Fame college football career with Cal before spending nearly two decades in the professional ranks.
He played for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants before ending his career with the Broncos.
Morton, who was part of the Cowboys team that won Super Bowl VI, died Saturday while surrounded by loved ones in California, the Broncos announced.
He is survived by his wife Kym, his sister, his children and grandchildren.
‘We are saddened to hear of Craig’s passing,’ the Giants said in a statement. ‘He was a great leader and teammate. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.’
Morton joined the Broncos in 1977 and spent six seasons in Denver, leading the team to a first playoff appearance and a spot in Super Bowl XII.
By the time he left the Broncos in 1982, Morton held numerous franchise records including the most passing yards (11,895) and passing touchdowns (74).
The quarterback was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992, not long after he entered the Broncos’ Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.
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