Joe Leonard Morgan (Little Joe)

Position: Second Baseman
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 7", Weight: 160 lb.

Born: September 19, 1943 in Bonham, TX
High School: Castlemont HS (Oakland, CA)
Signed by the Houston Colt .45's as an amateur free agent in 1962. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 21, 1963 (Age 20)   vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Reds/Astros/Giants/Phillies/Athletics/... 1963-1984
Agents: Tom Reich [*]
Final Game: September 30, 1984 (Age 41)   vs. KCR 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1990 (363/444 ballots).
   View Joe Morgan Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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