MIAMI GARDENS — Eugene “Mercury” Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said Sunday. Morris, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was 77. In a statement, his family said his “talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport.”

Eugene “Mercury” Morris, two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins and linchpin of the team’s perfect 1972 season has died, his son Troy-Jeffrey Morris announced on social media on behalf of the family Sunday.

Eugene “Mercury” Morris died at the age of 77, according to his family. He was a two-time Super Bowl Champion and 3-time Pro Bowl selection. Morris was known for being outspoken with pride about the accomplishments of the Perfect Dolphins.