081109 City Commission Agenda

• Energy Efficiency Upgrade Proposal
• Smith Ryerson Park Improvements (updated)
• Web Accessibility
• 2009 Muskegon Income Tax Donation Program
• Free Long Distance and Voicemail
• Smith Ryerson Park Improvements
• 2010 City Budget Now Available

Earl Morrall (born May 17, 1934 in Muskegon) is a former quarterback in the National Football League. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, played 21 seasons in the NFL as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as the greatest backup quarterback in NFL history. Morrall made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1957 and 1968 seasons. Morrall led Muskegon High School to a state football championship in 1951. He went on to play for the Michigan State Spartans, leading them to a 9-1 regular season record in 1955. He capped his senior year with a victory over the UCLA Bruins in the 1956 Rose Bowl game. Morrall also played baseball at Michigan State and played in the College Baseball World Series as a shortstop and third basemen. He was offered the opportunity to play professional baseball but chose instead to play NFL football.

 

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