 Morton in 1946 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 22, 1922 East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 1983 (aged 61) Manteno, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1942–1943 | Missouri |
| 1944 | Purdue |
| 1945 | Chicago Bears |
| 1946 | Los Angeles Dons |
| 1947 | Buffalo Bills |
| Position(s) | End, defensive end, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1953–1955 | DePauw (Line) |
| 1956 | Toledo |
| 1957–1958 | Green Bay Packers (DL) |
| 1959 | Marquette (Asst.) |
| 1961 | Grand Rapids Blazers |
| 1963 | Grand Rapids Blazers |
| 1964 | Joliet Explorers (DC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–7–1 (NCAA) 10–12–1 (UFL) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1961 United Football League championship | |
| Awards | |
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John Joseph Morton (July 22, 1922 – December 17, 1983) was an American football player and coach. He played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears in 1945 and in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Los Angeles Dons in 1946 and the Buffalo Bills in 1947. Morton was the head football coach at the University of Toledo for one season, in 1956, compiling a record of 1–7–1.