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Jon Morris, former AFL and NFL center with Patriots, dies at 84

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Jon Morris, who played 11 of his 15-year AFL and NFL career with the Boston and New England Patriots, has died. He was 84.

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  1. WPRI Providence

    Jon Morris, former AFL and NFL center with Patriots, dies at 84 (opens WPRI Providence)

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    Jon Morris, who played 11 of his 15-year AFL and NFL career with the Boston and New England Patriots, has died. He was 84.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Patriots mourn the passing of former offensive lineman Jon Morris at 84 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The former Holy Cross standout played 11 seasons for the Patriots (1964-74) and was the franchise's first Pro Bowl selection in 1970.

  3. New York Post

    Jon Morris, Patriots AFL All-Star and franchise’s first Pro Bowler, dead at 84 (opens New York Post)

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    Morris spent 11 seasons with the organization.