Mercury Morris, who was a key part of the Miami Dolphins' historic perfect season and two Super Bowl victories in the early 1970s, has passed away.
As part of the Dolphins' rushing attack, Morris provided speed and agility, complementing the stronger styles of teammates Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick in a unique three-man rotation.
Morris emerged as an integral part of the Dolphins' offense after quarterback Bob Griese's injury, leading the team to an N.F.L.-record scoring average of 27.5 points per game.
In 1973, Morris rushed for a league-leading 12 touchdowns and excelled with a remarkable average of 6.4 yards per carry the following season, solidifying Miami's dominance.
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