Ron Morris (American football)
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Ronald Wayne "Ron" Morris (born November 4, 1964 in Cooper, Texas
) is a former professional American football
wide receiver
in the National Football League
. He played six seasons for the Chicago Bears
(1987–1992). In 1987, Ron Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the rookie
that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late Brian Piccolo.
Cooper, Texas
Cooper is a city in Delta County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,150 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Delta County. Cooper proclaims itself to be the "Vetch Capital of the World".-Geography:...
) is a former professional American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He played six seasons for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1987–1992). In 1987, Ron Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late Brian Piccolo.