After 10 seasons at Dallas Craig Morton joined the Giants for 3. His first full season in 1975 New York notched 5 wins - a slight improvement from the previous season but an improvement nonetheless. Here he drops back with guard Tom Mullen providing protection.
Craig Morton and Tom Mullen, 1975 NY Giants
Craig Morton takes a shot from Browns lineman Jack Gregory during the 1970 NFL season.
Craig Morton, Cowboys takes a hit from Jack Gregory of the Browns
In 1972 he filled in for an injured Roger Staubach and led the Cowboys to 10 wins and a playoff appearance.
Craig Morton, 1972 Dallas Cowboys
Harvey Martin wraps up Craig Morton Super Bowl XII
Cowboy defenders Randy White and Charlie Waters look on as Craig Morton has just thrown one of his 2 interceptions of Super Bowl XII. The overpowering Dallas defense sacked Denver quarterbacks 4 times and forced 8 turnovers and held the Broncos offense to a total of 182 yards of offense.
Randy White & Charlie Waters force Craig Morton into throwing an Interception in Super Bowl XII
Dallas quarterbacks Craig Morton and Roger Staubach in the early 1970s. Morton became the Cowboys starter in 1969 after the departure of Don Meredith but was replaced by Staubach by 1971. Morton would be dealt to the New York Giants in 1973 while Staubach would lead Dallas to two Super Bowl victories.
Craig Morton and Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys Quarterbacks
6-foot 7-inch Ted Hendricks swoops down on Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton
Ted Hendricks rushing Craig Morton
A couple of Cowboys from the early 1970s in action - quarterback Craig Morton and running back Duane Thomas
Duane Thomas gets the handoff from Craig Morton, Early 1970s Dallas Cowboys
Giants quarterback Craig Morton shown here with head coach Bill Arnsparger - both arrived in New York in 1974 and both were gone by 1976.
Craig Morton with Bill Arnsparger
The Cowboys leading ground gainer in 1970, Duane Thomas gets a pitchout from quarterback Craig Morton. While facing competition from newcomer Roger Staubach, Morton played well enough to retain the starting role as the Cowboys would advance to Super Bowl V but lose from a last second field goal from Baltimore Colts kicker Jim O'Brien.
Craig Morton pitches to Duane Thomas - Dallas Cowboys 1970
Newly aquired from the Cowboys Craig Morton (#15) finds himself getting crowded by linebacker Ralph Baker (#51) and the rest of the Jets defense in 1974.
Craig Morton Under Pressure from Ralph Baker and the Jets Defense in 1974
Linebacker Tim Rossovich and the rest of the Eagles defense stop Craig Morton (#14) and the Cowboys defense.
Tim Rossovich and the Eagles Defense swoop down on Craig Morton
When he joined the Broncos in 1977 he had already been in the league 12 seasons with 2 different teams. Quarterbacked Denver to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl.
Denver Broncos Quarterback Craig Morton
Craig Morton Cowboys - Redskins 1970s NFL Rivalry
From Denver's magical Super Bowl run in 1977 - NFL Comeback Player of the Year Craig Morton hands off to the team's #2 rusher for that year Lonnie Perrin.
Craig Morton Hands Off to Lonnie Perrin | 1977 Denver Broncos
Giants quarterback Craig Morton desperately tries to get off a pass with Washington Redskins defensive lineman Ron McDole wrapped about his ankles. Teammate Dirion Talbert aids in the take-down.
Ron McDole and Dirion Talbert Sack Craig Morton
Giants Quarterback Craig Morton goes down at the efforts Washington Redskins defensive tackle Diron Talbert.
Allegedly, the phrase "Sack the Quarterback" came about after Rams Head Coach Joe Gibbs made the comment "we’re going to take that Morton salt and put him into a sack” before a game against Morton when he was playing for the Dallas Cowboys.
Craig Morton sacked by Diron Talbert
The Cowboys 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII was a dominating defensive effort by the Cowboys - 5 sacks and 8 turnovers the Denver passing game could only manage a net total of 61 yards.
Here the Co-MVP Randy White sacks Broncos quarterback Craig Morton for a big loss.
Craig Morton Sacked by Randy White
NFL Cowboys Quarterback for 10 seasons. From 1965 to 1974 and passed for over 10,000 yards and 80 touchdowns
NFL Quarterback Craig Morton
Leading the Cowboys offense in 1971. Also pictured is center Dave Manders (#51). The Eagles Ernie Calloway (#77) applies the rush.
Cowboys QB Craig Morton 1971 NFL Season
Al Baker and Detroit Defense against Craig Morton
Detroit Lions lineman Al Baker takes downs Craig Morton of the Broncos
Al Baker
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
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 sacked by Cowboy Randy Hughes
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.
Craig Morton against the Oakland Raider Defense
Craig Morton with the New York Giants
Quarterback 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.
Craig Morton
Craig Morton of the New York Giants
Quarterback 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.
Craig Morton
