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Mercury Morris, 2-time Super Bowl champ with Dolphins, dies at 77

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Eugene "Mercury" Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said Sunday.

Morris, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was 77. In a statement, his family said his "talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport."

"Beyond the field, Mercury was a devoted father, a loving brother, a loyal friend, and a pillar in the community," his family wrote in a statement. "His presence extended far beyond football, as he touched the lives of many throughout his time in Miami.