Jon Morris

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Jon Morris may also refer to American ice hockey player Jon Morris (ice hockey).

Jon Morris
Date of birth	April 5, 1942 (1942-04-05) (age 66)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C.
Position(s)	Center
College	Holy Cross
AFL Draft	1964 / Round 2 / Pick 27
AFC-NFC Pro Bowl	AFL All-Star 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 NFL Pro Bowl 1970
Honors	Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team
Statistics	Pro Football Reference DatabaseFootball
Teams
1964-1969 1970 1971-1974 1975-1977 1978	AFL Boston Patriots NFL Boston Patriots NFL New England Patriots NFL Detroit Lions NFL Chicago Bears

Jon Morris is a former American college and professional football player. At Gonzaga College High School, in Washington, DC he was a three sport athlete. After Gonzaga he played center and linebacker for three seasons at the College of the Holy Cross, where he was the New York Daily News's Athlete of the Year in 1960 and Varsity Club Athlete of the Year and Lineman of the Year in 1963. He was selected All-East and All-America in his senior year, played in the College All-Star Game and captained the Senior Bowl. He was inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame in 1973.

The Green Bay Packers picked Morris as their number two draft choice, however Morris chose to go with the Boston Patriots instead and he was signed on as their third pick. Morris was the Patriots' team Rookie of the Year in 1964, and their "Unsung Hero" in 1965. He was an AFL All-Star six times, 1964 through 1969, and played 128 games for the Patriots (eighth best individual record in club history). Morris was named to the second team, All-Time All-AFL, and to the fan-selected Boston Patriots All-1960s Team.

Jon recovered a fumble by RB Ron Burton in the Boston Patriots 24-7 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs @ Fenway Park on 10-23-64.

Jon recovered a fumble by RB Larry Garron in the Boston Patriots 27-27 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs @ Municipal Stadium on 11-20-66.

Jon recovered a fumble by FB Jim Nance in the Boston Patriots 16-0 loss to the Houston Oilers @ Fenway Park on 10-13-68.

Jon was recognized as AFL All Star Center/Long Snapper from 1964-1969 and was an AFC Pro Bowl Center in 1970. Jon Morris was the first Patriot Player to be recognized as an AFC Pro Bowl Player. He is 2nd to John Hannah for the most appearances by a Patriot Player in a League All Star Game or Pro Bowl Game.

He wore #56 (as did Pro Football Hall of Fame LB Andre Tippett.)