Mercury Morris
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Eugene Edward "Mercury" Morris was an American professional football player who was a running back and kick returner. He played for eight years, primarily for the Miami Dolphins in the American Footba
Morris at The White House, August 2013
Larry Csonka
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Larry Richard Csonka is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League, primarily with the Miami Dolphins. He also played in the NFL for three years
Mercury Morris
…in fewer plays than Kiick but having more carries as a running back. That year, he ran for exactly 1,000 yds on 190 carries, becoming, with teammate Larry Csonka, the first 1,000-yard tandem in NFL history. Morris was first thought to have finished with 991 yards but the Dolphins' management asked the league to…
Csonka in 1972
Csonka in 2013
Csonka's bronze bust at the Pro Football Hall of Fame