Legendary New England Patriots Coach Jon Morris Dies at 91: A Titan of College Football Passes On. In an unexpected development, the sports community laments the death of the New England Patriots' iconic coach, Jon Morris, who died at the age of 91. Morris made a lasting impression on college football and the NFL by influencing the careers of innumerable players and coaches with his creative tactics and captivating leadership. Morris's journey started when he first showed off his football skills in the little Massachusetts town of Westfield. ...