Though the occasion did come with an internet eulogy from Sandler himself that was appropriately touching and hilarious.

In the movie, Morris played an alligator that chomped off the hand of Chubbs Peterson, a former pro golfer played by Carl Weathers. The alligator later wrestled with Happy Gilmore, played by Sandler.

How a Colorado alligator ended up in ‘Happy Gilmore’ movie In the movie, Morris played an alligator that chomped off the hand of Chubbs Peterson, a former pro golfer played by Carl Weathers.

However, his big claim to fame was for his role in “Happy Gilmore.” In the movie, Morris took Carl Weathers’ hand and wrestled with Happy Gilmore, played by Sandler — and even after almost ...