Joe Morgan

American professional baseball player

American Bonham, Texas, USA Virgo 5 ft 7 in

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican professional baseball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/09/1943
Age77 years (died on 11, Oct, 2020)
BirthplaceBonham, Texas, USA
Date of Death11/10/2020
Zodiac SignVirgo

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJoe Leonard Morgan
Known ForHall of Fame second baseman for the Houston Colt .45s/Astros and Cincinnati Reds
NicknameLittle Joe

Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 7 in
Weight160 lb

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeCal State East Bay

Personal Life

Raised InOakland, California, USA
Death PlaceDanville, California, USA

Career

Major League Debut21/09/1963
Teams
  • Houston Colt .45s / Astros
  • Cincinnati Reds
  • San Francisco Giants
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Oakland Athletics
Career Highlights
  • 2-time National League Most Valuable Player (1975, 1976)
  • 2-time World Series champion (1975, 1976)
  • 10-time All-Star
  • 5-time Gold Glove winner
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990
  • Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame (1987) and Houston Astros Hall of Fame (2019, inaugural class)
  • Cincinnati Reds retired his number 8

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began his professional career with the expansion Houston Colt .45s after signing in 1962.
2. Played 22 Major League seasons.
3. Worked as a baseball analyst after retirement.
4. Was the first National League second baseman to win the MVP award in back-to-back seasons.
5. Was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Also born on 19 September

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