"Morton’s first major test came unexpectedly in 1969 following the sudden retirement of Don Meredith. Stepping into the starting role, he showed incredible grit by leading the team to a 10-2-1 record. What made that season truly remarkable was that he played through much of the year with a separated shoulder, proving to his teammates and the fans that he was willing to sacrifice his body for the sake of the win."
"That toughness was on full display during the 1969 Thanksgiving Day game against San Francisco. Despite his shoulder injury, Morton delivered a gutsy performance that solidified his reputation for being a warrior on the field. He refused to let the physical limitations hold him back, leading the offense through a grueling contest that ended in a hard-fought 24-24 tie. In a strange twist of history, it took 56 years for another Cowboys game to end in a tie, which finally happened last season against the Green Bay Packers."
"The following season, Morton reached a historic milestone by leading the Cowboys to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance during the 1970 season. While Super Bowl V ended in a heartbreaking 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts, his role in getting the team to the big st"
Craig Morton was a foundational quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, helping the franchise grow from an expansion team into a consistent contender. Selected in 1965 as the fifth overall draft pick, he arrived with a strong arm and poise. In 1969, after Don Meredith retired, Morton became the starter and led Dallas to a 10-2-1 record while playing much of the season with a separated shoulder. He demonstrated toughness on Thanksgiving Day against San Francisco, delivering a gutsy performance despite injury in a 24-24 tie. In 1970, he led the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl appearance, though Super Bowl V ended in a 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts.
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