Joe Morgan is a retired Hall of Fame baseball player and long time baseball announcer on ESPN.
MLB Career
Joe Morgan was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the amateur draft of 1962. He was traded to the Reds after the 1971 season in what is now considered to be a lopsided deal favoring the Reds. Morgan became a member of "The Big Red Machine" team that one back to back World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Morgan drove in the winning run in Game 7 of the '75 series, which is recognized as one of the greatest World Series moments of all time. Morgan's outstanding performance also won him the Naitonal League MVP award in both of the Reds' championship seasons.
Career Stats
- Hits: 2517
- AVG: .271
- HR: 268
Highlights and Awards
- 10-Time N.L. All-Star
- 1972 All-Star Game MVP
- 1975, 1976 Major League Player of the Year
- 1975, 1976 National League MVP
- 1975, 1976 World Series titles
- Cincinnati Reds #8 retired
Joe Morgan Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cincinnati Reds | Houston Astros
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Statistics
- Height: 5' 7"
- Weight: 160 lbs.
- Rookie Year: 1963
- Batted: Left, Threw: Right
- Baseball Hall of Fame: 1990
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Boham, Texas
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Birth name
Joseph Leonard Morgan
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Batted
Left
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Threw
Right
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10-time NL All-Star
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Was a member of world championship teams in 1975 and 1976 with the Cincinnati Reds
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Elected to both the Cinicnati Reds Hall of Fame and Baseball Hall of Fame
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Is a member of The Sporting News 100 greatest players
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Emmy Awards winner for broadcast excellence
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Number 8 is retired by the Reds
