![]() ![]() ![]() Morris’ parents, Ron and Yvonne, worked hard just to scrape together a living as they raised seven sons in Pensacola, Fla. But they also served as a candid reminder of the family’s economic plight. The floor underneath the Christmas tree was barren.įor the tight-knit Morris clan, the holidays were a time of joy and celebration. And you won’t find a more likable, humble NFL star than Alfred Morris. Scripture, after all, teaches that God exalts the humble. Powered by Morris and sensational rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, the 2012 Redskins won their first NFC East Division title since 1999 and suddenly appear to be a contender for the foreseeable future. The sixth-round draft pick out of nondescript Florida Atlantic University took the NFL by storm, finishing as the league’s second-leading rusher behind Minnesota superstar Adrian Peterson. Like Bentley, Morris became an unexpected celebrity last season. And Sports Illustrated, inspired by the story, published a 33-item online photo gallery of athletes and their cars. area’s NBC TV affiliate aired a nearly three-minute segment on Morris and his ride. Morris’ Mazda, nicknamed “Bentley,” was featured by The Washington Post, USA Today, Yahoo! Sports and, among others. Last fall, as Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris was cruising to a record-shattering rookie season, the news media learned that he drove a car better suited for a cash-poor college freshman than a budding NFL star. But one particular ’91 626 has achieved enough publicity to make any Ford Escort or Toyota Corolla turn metallic green with envy. Sure, at first glance, the clunky-looking economy sedan produces zero awe. Time to add a silver 1991 Mazda 626 to the list.ĭon’t laugh. We still talk about the cars (sometimes more than the actors) from our favorite movies and TV shows: Marty McFly’s DeLorean, Bo and Luke Duke’s “General Lee” (a Dodge Charger) and Steve McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT fastback from Bullitt, to name a few. We’ve been transfixed by Beetles, GTOs, Corvettes, Ferraris and Hummers. Ever since Henry Ford’s first Model T hit the streets in 1908, automobiles have fascinated the American public. ![]()
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