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Former Patriots Center Jon Morris Dies at Age 84
The six-time AFL All-Star spent 11 seasons with the franchise after being drafted in 1964
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Career Spanned AFL and NFL Eras
Jon Morris played 11 of his 15 professional seasons with the Boston and New England Patriots after being chosen in the fourth round of the 1964 AFL draft. He had also been selected in the second round of the 1964 NFL draft but chose to stay in New England. A standout at Holy Cross, Morris started at center and earned six AFL All-Star nods from 1964 through 1969.
Later Stops and Pro Bowl Honor
Following the AFL-NFL merger, Morris received a Pro Bowl selection in 1970. He finished his career with three seasons in Detroit from 1974 to 1977 and one final year in Chicago in 1978.
Lasting Impact and Hall of Fame Recognition
He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2011 and named to the team's 50th anniversary squad in 2009. The Patriots announced his death at age 84 on Thursday.
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