Ohio State lost one of its own (subscription may be required) on Sunday.
Former fullback Fred “Curly” Morrison died Sunday in Murrieta, California from complications from a broken hip suffered six weeks ago. He was 94.
Morrison was a central Ohio native, having grown up in Upper Arlington. He played for two OSU coaches — Paul Bixer in 1946, and Wes Fessler from 1947-49, and was named Rose Bowl MVP in 1950. That year in Pasadena, Morrison rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown, helping the Buckeyes to a 17-14 win over California.
He later went on to play in the NFL for seven seasons with the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns. He made a Pro Bowl with the Browns in 1955. Morrison was named to the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
Former Ohio State fullback Fred "Curly" Morrison dies at age 94 https://t.co/61yNqorzxL
— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) November 16, 2020
Rest in peace Morrison, and our heart goes out to all friends and family.
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