Advertisement

Topic: Joe Morgan

Jump to

Latest Headlines

MLB // 2 years ago

Houston Astros icon J.R. Richard dies at age 71

Former Houston Astros star pitcher J.R. Richard, a two-time National League strikeout champion whose career was cut short in 1980 due to a stroke, died Thursday at the age of 71.

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75

MLB // 3 years ago

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who won over 300 games in his MLB career, died Monday night, it was announced. He was 75.

Cincinnati Reds great, Hall of Famer Joe Morgan dies at 77

MLB // 3 years ago

Cincinnati Reds great, Hall of Famer Joe Morgan dies at 77

Cincinnati Reds legend Joe Morgan, a two-time MVP, two-time World Series champion and Baseball Hall of Famer, has died. He was 77.

Baseball Hall of Fame: Joe Morgan asks voters to block PED users

MLB // 6 years ago

Baseball Hall of Fame: Joe Morgan asks voters to block PED users

Hall of Fame vice chairman Joe Morgan emailed every eligible voter from the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Tuesday, writing that "steroid users don't belong" in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Atlanta Braves deal Brandon Phillips to Los Angeles Angels shortly after milestone

MLB // 6 years ago

Atlanta Braves deal Brandon Phillips to Los Angeles Angels shortly after milestone

One day after achieving a career milestone with his 2,000th hit, infielder Brandon Phillips was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies cancel Pete Rose ceremony amid allegations

MLB // 6 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies cancel Pete Rose ceremony amid allegations

The Philadelphia Phillies canceled a ceremony to induct Pete Rose into the team's Wall of Fame after allegations surfaced this week.

Cincinnati Reds reveal Pete Rose statue at Great American Ball Park

MLB // 6 years ago

Cincinnati Reds reveal Pete Rose statue at Great American Ball Park

Pete Rose joined the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2016, but this year he got a statue at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds unveiling statue of legend Pete Rose on Saturday

MLB // 6 years ago

Cincinnati Reds unveiling statue of legend Pete Rose on Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds will dedicate a bronze statue of all-time hits leader Pete Rose on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox clinch division, fall on Mark Teixeira's walk-off slam

Sports News // 7 years ago

Boston Red Sox clinch division, fall on Mark Teixeira's walk-off slam

NEW YORK -- Moments after Joe Kelly's pitch to Mark Teixeira landed over the center field wall, Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell delivered a message.

The Almanac

Top News // 7 years ago

On Sept. 19, 1881, U.S. President James Garfield, 49, who had been shot in July by a disgruntled office-seeker, died of his wounds.

Joe Leonard Morgan (born September 19, 1943) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. Morgan is currently a member of the Cincinnati Reds front office.

Raised in Oakland, and nicknamed "Little Joe" for his diminutive 5'7" stature, Morgan was a standout at Castlemont High School before being signed by the Houston Colt .45's as an amateur free agent in 1962. Early in his career, he had trouble with his swing because he kept his back elbow down too low. Teammate Nellie Fox suggested to Joe that while at the plate he should flap his back arm like a chicken to keep his elbow up. Morgan followed the advice, and his flapping arm became a familiar sight to baseball fans.

Although Morgan played with distinction for Houston, the Astros wanted more power in their lineup. Additionally, manager Harry Walker considered Morgan a troublemaker.

FULL ARTICLE AT WIKIPEDIA.ORG

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Joe Morgan."