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Morgan, Joe
Joe Leonard Morgan
Born:
September 19, 1943, Bonham, Texas
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Right
Played For:
Houston Astros (1963-1971, 1980), Cincinnati Reds (1972-1979), San Francisco Giants (1981-1982), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), Oakland A's (1984)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers:
1990
Biography:
A fierce competitor renowned for his baseball smarts, Joe Morgan could single-handedly beat opposing teams with his multifaceted skills. A two-time National League MVP in 1975 and '76, he was a terror on the basepaths, topping the 40-steal plateau nine times during his career. His skilled batting eye enabled him to lead the National League in on-base percentage and walks four times each. Morgan also packed considerable power into his compact frame, hitting 449 doubles and 268 home runs.
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Did You Know:
that Joe Morgan's familiar habit of flapping his arm while at bat was a timing mechanism that was suggested to him by teammate and future Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox?
[On his speed]: I'm not bad. I'm no Joe Morgan, but I'm pretty good for a white guy.
Pete Rose
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On June 19, 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood, who had sued Major League Baseball over the reserve clause after being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The ruling upholds baseball’s antitrust exemption, which was originally granted in 1922.