1977 Highlights - Craig Morton Passes Broncos to Super Bowl | 1978 Topps #2
The 1978 Topps card depicting Craig Morton and the Broncos 1977 AFC Championship win over the Oakland Raiders. Morton completed 10 of 20 passes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns to give Denver the Championship and their first trip to the Super Bowl.
NFL Quarterback Craig Morton
NFL Cowboys Quarterback for 10 seasons. From 1965 to 1974 and passed for over 10,000 yards and 80 touchdowns
Cowboys QB Craig Morton 1971 NFL Season
Leading the Cowboys offense in 1971. Also pictured is center Dave Manders (#51). The Eagles Ernie Calloway (#77) applies the rush.
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Craig Morton sacked by Cowboy Randy Hughes
While 1977 was a year of revitalization for him, Super Bowl X may have been one of the worst games in his career. He was intercepted 4 times, sacked 4 times and finished with a 0.0 passer rating - 15 attempts - 4 completions - 39 yards - no touchdowns. Here he goes down under the rush of Dallas Cowboy defender Randy Hughes
Craig Morton against the Oakland Raider Defense
The offensive line of the Denver Broncos sets up protection in 1977.
Broncos pictured are #7 - Craig Morton, #35 - Lonnie Perrin, #74 - Andy Mauer and #71 - Claude Minor. The Raider rushing is #60 - Otis Sistrunk.
Chosen as the Comeback Player of the Year, 1977 was his best season in years. Passing for 1929 yards and 14 touchdowns he guided Denver to 12 victories, and AFC Championship and the franchises first ever Super Bowl contest.
Quarterback Craig Morton
Craig Morton with the New York Giants
Craig Morton
The Cowboys 1st round draft pick in 1965 he had enjoyed an enormous career at the University of California-Berkley. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys leading Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Colts in 1971. He is ranks #6 on the Cowboys franchise All-Time Career Pass Completions (685) and Yards (10,279) as well as #7 in All-Time Career Touchdown Passes (80).
Craig Morton
The Cowboys 1st round draft pick in 1965 he had enjoyed an enormous career at the University of California-Berkley. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys leading Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Colts in 1971. He is ranks #6 on the Cowboys franchise All-Time Career Pass Completions (685) and Yards (10,279) as well as #7 in All-Time Career Touchdown Passes (80).
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Quarterback Craig Morton
Craig Morton of the New York Giants
Craig Morton
The Cowboys 1st round draft pick in 1965 he had enjoyed an enormous career at the University of California-Berkley. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys leading Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Colts in 1971. He is ranks #6 on the Cowboys franchise All-Time Career Pass Completions (685) and Yards (10,279) as well as #7 in All-Time Career Touchdown Passes (80).
Craig Morton
The Cowboys 1st round draft pick in 1965 he had enjoyed an enormous career at the University of California-Berkley. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys leading Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Colts in 1971. He is ranks #6 on the Cowboys franchise All-Time Career Pass Completions (685) and Yards (10,279) as well as #7 in All-Time Career Touchdown Passes (80).
Craig Morton
The Cowboys 1st round draft pick in 1965 he had enjoyed an enormous career at the University of California-Berkley. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys leading Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Colts in 1971. He is ranks #6 on the Cowboys franchise All-Time Career Pass Completions (685) and Yards (10,279) as well as #7 in All-Time Career Touchdown Passes (80).
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
