Ronald Wayne Morris (born November 4, 1964) is a former professional

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wide receiver in the

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. He played six seasons for the Chicago Bears (1987–1992). In 1987, Ron Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the

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that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late

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. In 1995, Morris was awarded $5.2 million for a lawsuit stemming from a knee injury that ended his career. His younger brother

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played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears,

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, and the

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