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Former Syracuse University and New York Giants Star Joe Morris Returns to Carrier Dome

November 13, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Former Syracuse University and New York Giants running back Joe Morris will return to the Carrier Dome as a special guest when the Syracuse Crunch host the Utica Comets at the Toyota Frozen Dome Classic on Saturday, Nov. 22. In the Carrier Dome's first-ever football game, Sept. 20, 1980, Morris returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and totaled 300 all-purpose yards (a then-SU record) in a 36-24 victory over Miami of Ohio in front of 50,546.

The former Orange standout will sign autographs in the Carrier Dome back-ice area and make an appearance at the Crowne Plaza Syracuse pregame party. The pregame party, which is open to the public from 3 to 6 p.m., will lead up to the Toyota Frozen Dome Classic's main event, Crunch vs. Comets at 7 p.m. The Crowne Plaza pregame event will include $4 Molson Canadian and Miller Lite pitchers paired with bowls of chili, hot dogs and hot chocolate. The Crowne Plaza Syracuse will feature a dome hockey table in the lobby and an ice bar outside.

Morris, a four-year starter from 1978 to 1981, is the school's leading rusher with 4,299 yards. As a senior, Morris rushed for 1,194 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns. Months later he was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL Draft. Morris continued his success in the NFL playing seven seasons with the Giants, rushing for 5,296 yards and 48 touchdowns. Morris was a key part of the Giants Super Bowl XXI championship team. The two-time Pro-Bowler (1985 and 1986) finished his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns in 1991. Over the course of his career, Morris rushed for 5,585 yards and 50 touchdowns.

Tickets to the Toyota Frozen Dome Classic are on sale now and range in price from $20 to $50. Discount ticket prices are available for groups of 15 or more people. Tickets can be purchased either in person at the Syracuse Crunch office located at the War Memorial Arena on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, by calling (315) 473-4444, at the Carrier Dome Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Single game and season tickets for the 2014-15 season are on sale now and can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473-4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook (facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch).

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