Flanker
No. 40
Cincinnati
"His constituents who sit along the sidelines and applaud Joe Morrison during his pre-game rituals may not be inclined to admit it, but Joe may be coming toward the end of his brilliant career with the Giants. Now in his eleventh pro season, Joe has slowed down noticeably, and this is a fellow who was never known for his fleetness of foot.
He was known for his durability, dependability and consistency, as well as his willingness to take on any job. Joe has often been called upon to play more than one position in a season and has played halfback, fullback, tight end, split end, flanker and even safety for the Giants.
In recent seasons he had been the Giant flanker, a catcher of 3,800 yards in pass receptions. Last year, Joe caught 37 passes for 425 yards and six touchdowns.
Nobody is saying this is Joe's last season, and maybe it isn't. When it does come, he'll go out like the way he came in - digging all the way."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969
"An extremely versatile player, Joe has played six different positions since joining the Giants in 1959. He has performed adeptly at halfback, fullback, tight end, split end, flanker and safety on defense. He has worked as a quarterback, too ... in case he is ever needed."
-1969 Topps No. 175
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