Earl Morrall (who beat the Cowboys in Super Bowl V) has died.

[El Supremo]

MIAMI (AP) — Earl Morrall, an NFL quarterback for 21 years who started nine games during the Miami Dolphins' perfect season in 1972, has died. He was 79.

The Dolphins confirmed Morrall's death Friday. Former teammate Charlie Babb said Morrall had been in failing health for some time.

When Bob Griese broke his ankle in 1972, Morrall came off the bench and started the final nine games of the regular season for the Dolphins. Morrall won praise from coach Don Shula for his willingness to step aside when Griese returned for the AFC championship game.

Griese started in the Super Bowl to help Miami finish 17-0. That remains the only perfect season in NFL history.

Morrall also played for the 49ers, Steelers, Lions, Giants and Colts, winning three Super Bowl rings. He came off the bench to replace an injured Johnny Unitas and help the Colts win the Super Bowl to cap the 1970 season, and he was the backup to Griese on the Dolphins' 1973 championship team.

http://news.yahoo.com/former-nfl-quarterback-earl-morrall-dies-79-175325146--spt.html

BTW, Chuck Howley won the MVP in SB V, the only one that has been given to a member of the losing team.

[LoisB]

1. Sorry to hear this. I always thought he was never given the credit he deserved.

[madinmaryland]

2. I always hated the Colts for beating the Cowboys in SB V. I finally lost that

hatred when I discovered joeybee hated them too!