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Craig Morton, Former NFL Quarterback, Dies at 83

Craig Morton, who quarterbacked the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 83. He holds the distinction of starting for both teams in their inaugural Super Bowl games.

05/18/2026 · Skowhegan edition

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Craig Morton, a former NFL quarterback, died at the age of 83. He played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos during his 14-year career.

Morton is the only quarterback to start for two different teams in their first Super Bowl appearances. He led the Cowboys to Super Bowl V in 1971 and the Broncos to Super Bowl XII in 1978. He played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974, before joining the Giants and later the Broncos, where he played from 1977 to 1982.

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