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Apr 26, 2014 · Earl Morrall, who stepped in for legendary quarterbacks Johnny Unitas in Baltimore and Bob Griese in Miami to keep his teams on track, has died. He was 79.
- sam.farmer@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
He became known as one of the greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history, having served in the capacity for two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Johnny Unitas and Bob Griese.
Apr 25, 2014 · The NFL lost its version of Forrest Gump when Earl Morrall passed away Friday at age 79. The quintessential backup quarterback, Morrall made his mark as a premium insurance policy for Hall...
Apr 25, 2014 · Morrall, who started 11 games during the Dolphins' perfect season and spent 21 years as an NFL quarterback, died Friday at age 79. He had been in failing health for some time. "There would be no...
Apr 26, 2014 · Earl Morrall, whose career as an NFL quarterback included stints backing up some of the most gifted passers in the league's history, died Friday at age 79.
Apr 25, 2014 · Earl Morrall, an NFL quarterback for 21 years who started nine games during the Miami Dolphins' perfect season in 1972, has died at age 79.
Apr 25, 2014 · Earl Morrall, a quarterback who played for six different teams over 21 NFL seasons and helped get two different teams to the Super Bowl, has died at the age of 79. Morrall is best remembered for his years under coach Don Shula, whom he played for on Super Bowl teams both in Baltimore and in Miami.
