Sean Morris

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Born September 10, 1982 (1982-09-10) (age 25),
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Position Attack
Height
Weight		 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
190 pounds (86 kg)
NCAA Team University of Massachusetts
NLL Team San Jose Stealth
MLL Team
F. Teams		 Boston Cannons
Chicago Machine
Nationality Flag of the United States United States
Pro Career 2006 – present

Sean Morris (b. September 10, 1982 in Marshfield, Massachusetts) is a professional lacrosse player with the Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse, and the San Jose Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.

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[edit] Amatuer career

Morris played collegiate lacrosse at University of Massachusetts. Morris initially enrolled at Rutgers University, but transferred and played his four years of eligibility at UMass. [1] Morris lead the Minuteman to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship game in 2006. He was awarded with back to back Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year, and named New England Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Morris was also named as one of the five finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy, awarded to the awarded "Most Outstanding" collegiate lacrosse player in the United States, in 2005 & 2006.

In high school, Morris was a star running back.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Major League Lacrosse

Morris was drafted in the First Round (3rd overall) in the 2006 MLL Collegiate Draft by the Major League Lacrosse's Chicago Machine. He played with the Machine during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.[2] In 2008, Morris was traded to his hometown Boston Cannons.[3]

[edit] National Lacrosse League

Morris was selected by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2007 National Lacrosse League entry draft.[4] Following the 2008 NLL expansion draft, Morris was traded with Casey Cittadino to the Boston Blazers for Brian Langtry.[5] However, before the 2008 NLL season began, the Blazers announced that they would not play in the 2008 season.[6] A dispersal draft was held, and Morris was chosen in the second round by the San Jose Stealth.[7] In his Stealth debut, Morris recorded four points (2 goals, 2 assists), [8] and was awarded "Rookie of the Week" honors.[9]

[edit] Awards

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sean Morris is on top of the world.. BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-03.
  2. ^ Sean Morris Chicago Machine Player Bio. ChicagoMachine.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-03.
  3. ^ Morris, No. 1 pick in draft heading to Boston for three first-rounders. InsideLacrosse.com (May 28, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  4. ^ Philly, R.A. (September 13, 2006). Stealth doubles up with Benesch, Sorensen atop draft. The Outsider's Guide to the NLL. Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
  5. ^ Boston Deals Langtry Back To Colorado. NLL.com (July 31, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
  6. ^ League Releases New 2008 Schedule. NLL.com (November 2, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
  7. ^ Dawson selected first overall by Portland. NLL.com (November 5, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
  8. ^ Calgary v. San Jose Boxscore. NLL.com (March 22, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
  9. ^ Watson named Player of the Week. NLL.com (March 26, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-03-26.


Persondata
NAME Morris, Sean
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Lacrosse player
DATE OF BIRTH September 10, 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH Marshfield, Massachusetts
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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