Introduction
Benjamin “Sonny” Morell was the son of Benjamin L. and Martha Morrell. He was a star halfback on the Camden Catholic High School football team of the late 1940s and 1950. He suffered a broken neck in the third quarter of a game with Bridgeton High School on October 14, 1950. He died on October 17, 1950 at the age of 17.
Camden Catholic High School Football Team
1950 Season
Camden Catholic High School Football Team — 1950 Season
Schoolboy, 17, Breaks Neck in Grid Game
Trenton Evening Times —
Schoolboy, 17, Breaks Neck in Grid Game — Trenton Evening Times, October 16, 1950
'Sonny' Morrell Fighting for Life; Blood is Sought
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‘Sonny’ Morrell Fighting for Life; Blood is Sought
Little Hope Held for Injured Player
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Little Hope Held for Injured Player
Sonny Morrell Becomes Worse; Students Pray
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Sonny Morrell Becomes Worse; Students Pray
Broken Neck Kills Gridder
Gettysburg Times —
Benjamin 'Sonny' Morrell, co-captain of the CCHS football team died of a broken neck suffered during a game with Bridgeton High School.
Memorial Portrait of 'Sonny' Morrell Given to School
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Memorial Portrait of ‘Sonny’ Morrell Given to School