Morris Bradshaw, Champion receiver in Super Bowls XI and XV with RaidersHe died this Friday at the age of 72, the group said in a press release.
“The Raiders family is deeply saddened by the loss of Morris Bradshaw, a former player, executive and valued friend of Raider Nation. Our prayers and deepest condolences are with Morris’ entire family, teammates and friends at this time.” Teammates lament.
With deep sadness, the Riders family mourns the loss of Morris Bradshaw. pic.twitter.com/XZF5MySNzh
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 3, 2025
Bradshaw was a receiver and a key member of the special teams that was part of the then-Oakland Raiders that battled neck and neck with the Pittsburgh Steelers for NFL supremacy in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Born in Highland, Illinois on October 29, 1952, he arrived in the NFL selected in the fourth round of the 1974 draft by the Raiders, who stood out with two championship rings, which he held until 1981.
Former Raiders player and manager Morris Bradshaw dies aged 72 https://t.co/QdqYc0O07c
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2025
He played his last season in the NFL in 1982 with the New England Patriots.
He played over 100 games in the league over nine seasons, during which he had 90 receptions for 1,416 yards and 12 touchdowns.
