Father of Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan dies following cancer battle
Ted Morgan, the father of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, died on Monday following a battle with cancer.
Tanner Morgan confirmed the news late Monday night and wrote a note on Twitter:
I know my Dad got a “well done, my good and faithful servant.” He’s rejoicing in Heaven. I love you Dad, thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/fsfUpXSfRg
— Tanner Morgan (@T_morg2) July 13, 2021
“Tonight my Dad entered where his true citizenship is at,” Tanner wrote in-part. “My dad was a great man who loves serving other people. He served the Lord with passion and loved us deeply.
“It may not have seemed like it, but the Lord’s favor was all over him throughout the entire journey. Sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we want them, but he is still Good. He’s still for us. He draws near the broken-hearted. It might look dark, but God is and was near the entire time.”
According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Ted Morgan was battling brain cancer that was discovered in May of 2020.
Here’s the on-field interview that Tanner Morgan referenced in his letter on Monday night:
Tanner Morgan's dad, Ted, died last night.
The @GopherFootball QB remembers his father below: https://t.co/wQdSxBk9YU
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) July 13, 2021
Proud Dad of @GopherFootball QB Tanner Morgan. Ted Morgan pic.twitter.com/mU7dy9BhxC
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) November 9, 2019
Messages full of memories and condolences have been common since the news of his passing:
Ted Morgan is one of the best people I’ve met while doing this. He made it his mission to serve others.
Today, in honor of Ted, think about how you can brighten another person’s day. That’s what he always did.
Sending prayers to Tanner and the entire Morgan family. https://t.co/N1zZPBA4JE
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) July 13, 2021
It was always a pleasure to visit with Ted Morgan. A proud father and wonderful guy who understood what’s most important. Condolences to Tanner and his family. https://t.co/nHJoLENj4j
— Justin Gaard (@jgkfan) July 13, 2021
He used his deep faith to pray for others, putting them first.
In the few conversations I had with Ted, it was obvious how special he was. He was a tremendous man. May his love for others be something we all strive to have. Rest easy, Ted. (2/2)
— Mr.Thor〽️an (@MrThorman) July 13, 2021
RIP to Ted Morgan and prayers up to Tanner Morgan and the rest of his family, Ted was a perfect example of a great father and he will always be apart of the Gopher family.
— Gopher Crew (@GopherCrew) July 13, 2021
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Ted Morgan, Tanner’s Dad. By all accounts Ted was an amazing Dad, coach, mentor and friend. He had a deep passion for the #Gophers program and the #RTB culture, and spent hours conversing with Gopher fans at games, online, etc. RIP Ted pic.twitter.com/z4pTOLBh04
— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) July 13, 2021
Ted Morgan was a great man of faith, loving father and incredible human being. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/uTAQ31bQ1H
— Steve Hoeft (@heftsj) July 13, 2021