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Joe Morgan was born in Bonham, Texas, United States on September 19, 1943. Joe Morgan was credited as a baseball player. Death is recorded on October 11, 2020, at the age of 77. Education on record includes Castlemont High School. Listed accolades include Rawlings Gold Glove Award and Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award (1975, 1976).
My Take
Joe Morgan is my favorite kind of baseball player: the small man who out-thought everyone on the field. Twenty-two seasons at second base and back-to-back MVP awards in 1975 and 1976 weren't built on power but on intelligence, speed, and flawless fundamentals. As the engine of the Big Red Machine, he showed that brains can dominate a game obsessed with brawn. I've always respected athletes who maximize every ounce of ability, and Morgan was the ultimate example. His passing in 2020 closed a great chapter, but for me he remains a little giant of the sport.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Morgan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・モーガン
- Reading
- じょー・もーがん
- Born
- September 19, 1943 – October 11, 2020
- Origin
- Bonham, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Castlemont High School
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 1976 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- 1975 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%20Morgan
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3176269
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Morgan born?
Joe Morgan was born on September 19, 1943.
When did Joe Morgan die?
Joe Morgan died on October 11, 2020, aged 77.
Where was Joe Morgan from?
Joe Morgan was from Bonham, Texas, United States.
What did Joe Morgan do?
Joe Morgan worked as baseball player.
Which high school did Joe Morgan attend?
Joe Morgan attended Castlemont High School.
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