1965 Topps Joe Morgan
Joe Morgan
Joe Leonard Morgan
Little Joe, The Little General
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1990, Player
Born: September 19, 1943, in Bonham, Texas
ML Debut: 9/21/1963
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 8
Played For: Houston Astros (1963-1971, 1980), Cincinnati Reds (1972-1979), San Francisco Giants (1981-1982), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), Oakland A's (1984)
Primary Team: Cincinnati Reds
Post-Season: 1972 NLCS, 1972 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1975 NLCS, 1975 World Series, 1976 NLCS, 1976 World Series, 1979 NLCS, 1980 NLCS, 1983 NLCS, 1983 World Series
Awards: All-Star (9): 1966, 1972-1979; MVP 1975-1976; Gold Glove (5) 1973-1977; All-Star Game MVP 1972
Hitting
Bio
A fierce competitor renowned for his baseball smarts, Joe Morgan could single-handedly beat opposing teams with his multi-faceted skills. A two-time National League MVP in 1975 and 1976, he was a terror on the base paths, 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.
Joe Leonard Morgan
Little Joe, The Little General
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1990, Player
Born: September 19, 1943, in Bonham, Texas
ML Debut: 9/21/1963
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 8
Played For: Houston Astros (1963-1971, 1980), Cincinnati Reds (1972-1979), San Francisco Giants (1981-1982), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), Oakland A's (1984)
Primary Team: Cincinnati Reds
Post-Season: 1972 NLCS, 1972 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1975 NLCS, 1975 World Series, 1976 NLCS, 1976 World Series, 1979 NLCS, 1980 NLCS, 1983 NLCS, 1983 World Series
Awards: All-Star (9): 1966, 1972-1979; MVP 1975-1976; Gold Glove (5) 1973-1977; All-Star Game MVP 1972
Hitting
Bio
A fierce competitor renowned for his baseball smarts, Joe Morgan could single-handedly beat opposing teams with his multi-faceted skills. A two-time National League MVP in 1975 and 1976, he was a terror on the base paths, 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.