Remembering Don Morrison: A Legendary UTA Athletics Alum

Don Morrison, a former UTA football and track & field athlete, passed away peacefully on September 1, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and service. Born on December 16, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, Don was a decorated student-athlete who went on to have a distinguished nine-year NFL career. His impact on the UTA community will be deeply missed, and his contributions to his community continue to inspire others.

Key Takeaways:

Don Morrison was a Hall of Honor inductee at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018, recognizing his outstanding achievements as a student-athlete.
Morrison had a decorated NFL career, playing for the New Orleans Saints (1971-77) and later for the Baltimore (1978) and Detroit (1979) teams.
He was a multi-talented athlete, competing in football, track & field, and earning three track letters while at UTA.
Morrison's commitment to service continued after his retirement from football, as he worked as a fireman for two decades and served as the Constable of Precinct 3, making a positive impact on his community.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; his children, Chris, Katie, Sean, Amber, Chance, and his 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on September 6 at 11 a.m. at R.W. Owens Funeral home in Wolfe City, TX.

Statistics:

Don Morrison played 94 games in the NFL over seven seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
He was selected in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Morrison earned 13 letters at Forney High School and was named co-captain of the 1970 UTA football team.
He won three track letters while competing at UTA and was an honorable mention All-America athlete.

Sources:

University of Texas at Arlington Athletics news release, [no date mentioned in the original text]
NCAA requirements for freshmen to sit out their first season on campus
Forney High School, Texas (his alma mater)