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Craig Morton: Broncos Legend Passes Away
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- May 12, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
Craig Morton, a legendary Broncos quarterback and Ring of Famer, passed away at age eighty-three. He led Denver to their first Super Bowl in 1977, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player, and MVP honors. Mortons grit powered two division titles and three playoff runs during his six seasons with the Broncos. Before Denver, he threw over eighty touchdowns with the Cowboys and Giants, racking up twenty-seven thousand nine hundred eight career passing yards and one hundred eighty-three touchdowns. He held Broncos records for passing yards and touchdowns at the time, with forty-one wins still third all-time. Morton died peacefully in California, leaving a lasting legacy in Broncos history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7870a0c4126cc392