Morris started his career with the Melbourne reserve team but before he could make an impression he decided to join the army.

He was a regular Victorian interstate representative, playing a total of 15 games and captaining the state in 1950.

[2] At the end of the 1951 season Morris left Richmond and joined VFA Club Box Hill as captain-coach.

In 2002 Morris was inducted into the Richmond Hall of Fame and he is also a member of their official 'Team of the Century', being named in the forward pocket.

His body was discovered by his wife in the living room dressed in night attire.