Could Mercury Morris and Duane Thomas be the greatest college running back duo of all time? THE COLLEGE YEARS (1966-1969): In 1967, West Texas State had two All-Americans in the same backfield: Mercury Morris and Duane Thomas. Morris finished 2nd in the nation in rushing to O.J. Simpson with 1,274 yards. Thomas led the entire NCAA in yards per carry at 7.2. Together, they won the 1967 Junior Rose Bowl. In 1968, Morris set three NCAA records: 340 yards in a single game (vs. Montana State), 1,571

September 5, 1982: The late Mercury Morris spoke candidly with WTVJ reporter Michael Putney about his drug problem and going to prison. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Mercury Morris Tribute & Highlights

Here's a look back on the career of Mercury Morris. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this NFL Films highlight video. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins #MercuryMorris | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

The 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season is arguably the greatest team accomplishment in the history of American professional sports. Perhaps no other individual took more pride being a part of that team than Eugene "Mercury" Morris. He was arguably the team's unofficial spokesman. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the a short ESPN segment narrated by Jeremy Schaap. #MiamiDolphins #perfectseason | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl