HJR810 Summary

• Commends Tommy Morrow, born in 1938 in Georgiana, Alabama, for his outstanding athletic career in football at both collegiate and professional levels.

• Recognizes his college career at the University of Southern Mississippi, including playing on the 1958 National Championship Team and being inducted into the university's Hall of Fame in 1970 as the youngest player at that time.

• Honors his professional career with the Oakland Raiders (1962-1964) where he recorded 23 pass interceptions in two and a half years, including a record for intercepting at least one pass in eight consecutive games.

• Acknowledges his selection as second team All-AFL in his rookie year and first team All-AFL honors in 1963 despite a severe knee injury that eventually forced his retirement.

• Expresses the Alabama Legislature's recognition and tribute to Morrow on behalf of Alabama citizens for his exceptional athletic achievements and status as a widely admired native son.