Samuel Robertson Morley passed away January 25, 2014 in Mountain View, California, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Antoinette 'Toni' Turner Morley and their three sons and their families: Peter (Kelli) Morley, Roswell, Georgia; Eric Morley, San Carlos, California; Mike (Tressa Tingley) Morley, Martinez, California; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death just three months earlier by his older brother, Jack Morley '43.

Sam was born May 12, 1932 in Pasadena to Fred and Grace Morley and grew up in San Marino and graduated from South Pasadena-San Marino High School in 1950. Leadership, sportsmanship, and talent were displayed in every sport or activity in which he participated. He maintained excellent academic records and lettered in high school basketball and football. Sam's basketball prowess led to his induction into the SPSMHS Hall of Fame along with his brother Jack. He was a multi-faceted student, singing in the glee club, acting in the senior class assembly, then, on the piano, playing the Rachmaninoff Concerto. He served as Commissioner of Athletics, Representative to Boys' State, and composed the music for the Senior Class song.

Sam enrolled at Stanford University, lettering in football from 1951 to 1953 and basketball in 1953. He became well known in national football circles as one of college football's top receivers and one-half of the famous pass-catch duo with All-American quarterback Bob Garrett '50 with whom he had played football since the seventh grade. In 1953, Sam joined an elite group of only six players who had caught 100 passes or more in a college career. Stanford played in the Rose Bowl in 1952 and Sam was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game and Hula Bowl following the 1953 season. He was named an Associated Press First Team All-American and was a two time All-Pacific Coast Conference first team selection. The Washington Redskins drafted him in the 1954 NFL Draft although he was unable to play due to injury. Sam was inducted into the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. While at Stanford, Sam was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity and graduated with a BA in History in 1954.

Sam enlisted in the US Navy and served for two years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He returned to Palo Alto to attend Stanford Law School, serving as editor of the Stanford Law Review. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in 1959. He teamed up with Paul Myers, Jr and Melvin Hawley to form the law offices of Myers, Hawley and Morley in Los Altos. He had a notable career in family law, and was also involved in criminal law and litigation. He retired in 2002.

A lifelong athlete, Sam was a competitive tennis player, a relaxed golfer, a composed skier, and recreational swimmer and surfer. He also was a fierce bridge partner, achieving the rank of bronze life master. Sam loved playing the piano and could fill every request for any song. He was always an avid Stanford supporter and longtime football and men's basketball season ticket holder.

Sam was an exemplary family man and welcomed his grandchildren, "the Girls," with exuberance. Family outings and favorite places included the Stanford Sierra camp at Fallen Leaf Lake, Hawaiian vacations, and their home away from home in Pinecrest. Sam demonstrated great strength, courage, and determination in dealing with twenty years of health issues but he always maintained an optimistic attitude and sense of humor. His laughter as well as his smile remained contagious.

Joan Connelly Garrett, '50