19 Facts About Stanley Morgan

Stanley Douglas Morgan was born on February 17,1955 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Stanley Morgan played high school football at Easley High School in Easley, South Carolina.

Stanley Morgan went on to play college football for the University of Tennessee, where he was an outstanding multi-position player, appearing in all 46 Volunteers games in his four-year career.

Stanley Morgan made the All-SEC team in 1974 as a wide receiver and a running back.

Stanley Morgan became the first Volunteer to rush for 200 yards in a game with 201 against Hawaii.

Stanley Morgan had 201 yards receiving against TCU, the second most at the time.

Stanley Morgan holds the all-purpose yards record for the University of Tennessee, which stands at 4,642, and led Tennessee in that category all four seasons.

Stanley Morgan was inducted into the University of Tennessee Hall of Fame in 2000.

Stanley Morgan was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft.

Stanley Morgan averaged over 20 yards per reception his first six seasons, with a career-high and franchise-record 24.1 yards per reception in 1978.

Stanley Morgan led the NFL in yards per reception in 1979,1980 and 1981, and ended his career with the three best seasons in that category for a Patriots receiver.

Stanley Morgan led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 1979 with a then-franchise record 12.

Stanley Morgan topped 1,000 receiving yards a then franchise-record three times.

Stanley Morgan appeared in four Pro Bowls and was selected 2nd Team All-Pro in 1980 and 1986.

Stanley Morgan finished his final NFL season with 23 receptions for 364 yards and five touchdowns.

Stanley Morgan has the franchise record with 38 games with 100+ receiving yards, 10,479 yards from scrimmage, and is second to Kevin Faulk with 11,471 all-purpose yards.

Stanley Morgan finished his career with 557 receptions for 10,716 yards and 72 touchdowns, along with 127 rushing yards and 989 combined return yards.

Stanley Morgan was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2007.

Stanley Morgan was wide receivers coach for the XFL's Memphis Maniax.