Craig Morton, former NFL quarterback, dies at age 83
Craig Morton, who played 18 seasons in the NFL from 1965 to 1982 for the Cowboys, Broncos, and Giants, died Saturday in Mill Valley, California, at age 83. He was the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two different franchises, the Cowboys and Broncos, though he lost both games. Morton won a Super Bowl ring as a backup and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame after playing at the University of California under coaches Marv Levy and Bill Walsh.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The split, in one line
NPR emphasizes Morton's unique dual Super Bowl starts and comparison to Brady, Manning, and Warner. The Post highlights his Super Bowl winner status and Giants tenure in the headline despite his losses as a starter.
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“Craig Morton, former quarterback for Cowboys and Broncos, dies at 83”
“Craig Morton, Super Bowl winner and former Giants QB, dead at 83”
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Morton started Super Bowl V for the Cowboys, a 16-13 loss to the Colts
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