Byron Bam Morris was born on January 13,1972 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Bam Morris
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Bam Morris was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 91st overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft.
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Bam Morris was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1994 NFL draft.
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Bam Morris caught 103 passes for 790 yards and one touchdown.
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Bam Morris has become more well known for his off-field legal troubles than his football prowess.
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On June 27,1996, Bam Morris pleaded guilty to felony possession of marijuana in a plea bargain deal in front of a Rockwall County, Texas, judge.
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Bam Morris was fined $7,000 and sentenced to 200 hours of community service and six years' probation.
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Bam Morris was cut by the Steelers after the guilty plea and signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.
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Bam Morris signed with the Chicago Bears the following year, but was cut after playing in only two regular season games.
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Bam Morris pleaded guilty in August 2001 to two counts of federal drug trafficking and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
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On September 10,2001, Bam Morris was convicted of violating his parole stemming from his 1996 plea bargain and sentenced to 10 years in a Texas prison.
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Bam Morris played arena football with the Katy Copperheads in 2006.