Mercury Morris Net Worth

Eugene Morris has a net worth of
$100 Thousand

Eugene Morris Wiki Biography

Eugene Edward Morris, also known as Mercury Morris, was born on the 5th January 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. He is a former professional American Football player who gained recognition as a running back in the National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins, winning the prestigious Super Bowl title twice, in 1973 and 1974. In addition to the Dolphins, he also played for the San Diego Chargers. Morris is also known for being convicted on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 22 years in prison, but was released after three and a half years.

Have you ever wondered how much wealth this former athlete has accumulated so far? According to sources, it is estimated that the total amount of Mercury Morris’ net worth, as of early 2017, is over $100,000, primarily acquired through his professional sports career which was active between 1969 and 1976.

Mercury Morris Net Worth $100,000

After attending Avonworth High School in his hometown, Morris pursued his college education at West Texas State University (known today as West Texas A&M University) where he began his American Football career. During his college years, he was selected for the All-American team consecutively in 1967 and 1968, setting several collegiate records and establishing himself as one of the nation’s best running backs, following closely behind O. J. Simpson. Morris’ professional sports career began when he was drafted as the 11th pick in the 3rd round (63rd overall) by the Miami Dolphins in the 1969 NFL Draft. This opportunity laid the foundation for Mercury Morris’ wealth.

Throughout his rookie season, he earned the nickname “Mercury” due to his exceptional reflexes and overall speed, proving himself as a running back as well as a kick returner. Although he spent the majority of his second season on the bench due to a leg injury, in 1971 he significantly contributed to the Dolphins reaching their first Super Bowl, in which they were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys. A year later, Morris’ continuous outstanding performances helped the Dolphins reach and win the Super Bowl title, not once but twice in a row – Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins and Super Bowl VIII against the Minnesota Vikings. All these achievements significantly contributed to Mercury Morris’ wealth.

Morris was also selected for NFL all-star games three times consecutively, between 1971 and 1973. In 1976, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers, where he finished his professional sports career later that year. Despite its relatively short duration, his eight-year career as a professional athlete provided Mercury Morris with a substantial amount of wealth.

Besides his football career, Morris appeared in several motion pictures. In 1974, he featured in Matt Climber’s blaxploitation movie “The Black Six,” alongside several other NFL stars. He also appeared in the 1983 documentary about drugs – “Cocaine Blues.”

However, in 1982, Mercury Morris was charged with cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 22 years in prison. After presenting new evidence of his innocence and securing a new trial, Morris managed to reach a plea bargain and was released in May 1986, after three and a half years. Following this experience, Morris became a motivational speaker and in 1988, he released his book “Against the Grain,” in which he shares insights into his life, sports, cocaine, and his time in prison. Between 2006 and 2008, Morris appeared in four episodes of the sports talk-show “Rome is Burning.”

In terms of Mercury Morris’ personal life, he is married to Bobbie and has three children.



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