Joe Morgan
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mckenney99
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Rest In Peace. Grew up in Cincinnati going to the old Crosley Field and watch the the Big Red Machine, then Riverfront Stadium. Cincinnati hasn't fielded a decent team since. At least publicly, Joe was always a great guy. Truly the end of a great era.
CQB27
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Hall of famer. Smallest glove in the majors, turned it gold five times. Flapping that left elbow while at bat...we will miss you Joe
Those that have recently passed would make a great "All-Star" team.
R.I.P. Joe.........you were a great player and enjoyable to watch!!
Don
Ouch! This stings!
Following him on field, off field and in the booth has been my pleasure.
Thank you, Joe.
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Following him on field, off field and in the booth has been my pleasure.
Thank you, Joe.
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Mr. Morgan had one of the four most unusual batting stances I have viewed at any of the Busch Stadiums.
1. Joe Morgan with his spastically flapping left arm.
2. Stan Musial peering around an invisible corner.
3. Frank Robinson slowly dropping his bat's barrel toward horizontal.
4. And my favorite, whom I copied through Babe Ruth League amateur baseball, Ernie Banks with his constantly moving fingers.
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Now all are in the Big Game.
1. Joe Morgan with his spastically flapping left arm.
2. Stan Musial peering around an invisible corner.
3. Frank Robinson slowly dropping his bat's barrel toward horizontal.
4. And my favorite, whom I copied through Babe Ruth League amateur baseball, Ernie Banks with his constantly moving fingers.
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Now all are in the Big Game.
True professional. RIP.
fiasconva
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One of the old school classy players. One of my favorite stories about him was when another old timer asked him, "How come all these championship teams keep following you around?"
ACORN
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I remember that well.
I hated to see them play the Pirates back then.
Sadly the game has changed. But i guess all old guys feel nostalgic about the old days.
So long Joe!
Next HOF ceremony going to be a lot smaller
The Analyst
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Yes, he was a very good one. Smart man with a keen wit and extremely knowledgeable about the game. Also a solid broadcaster with great insight.
MCorps0311
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Baseball Big Red Machine HOF Joe Morgan Passed
RIP Joe Morgan,Died: October 11, 2020
Born: September 19, 1943, Bonham, TX.
RIP Joe Morgan,Died: October 11, 2020
Born: September 19, 1943, Bonham, TX.
What a trade back in '71, I couldn't believe that we would trade away Lee May and Tommy Helms (+) for Morgan, Geronimo and Billingham. I was ten years old and it seemed like all we did was talk about THE TRADE. And what a trade it was. The beginning of the Big Red Machine. Watching Morgan flap his arm and then hit a double driving 2 runs in. Growing up with the Reds in the 70s made for a great childhood. Playing knothole baseball we all flapped our arms .... if the coach wasn't watching that is.
Thank You Joe!! We love and miss you. Tell the ole Lefty hi for us. RIP.
Thank You Joe!! We love and miss you. Tell the ole Lefty hi for us. RIP.
dasnake
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Filling the dugout the last while.
RIP, Joe Morgan.
RIP, Joe Morgan.
Sadly another great player leaves us.
HOUSTON RICK
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I have his baseball card for a few years from back in the day. I was a die hard Big Red Machine. I remember watching games with my Uncle Robert a European veteran of WWI and WWII. No combat in WWII, but plenty of good stories. He had a dog that... I digress. RIP Joe. Thanks for the great memories and the excuse to drink those tubs of beer.
"Who wants to get moody with Hudy?"
Get me a slab of ribs from the Montgomery Inn to go with it.
