Joe Morgan, Hall of Fame second baseman who was a big part of the Big Red Machine has died. He was 77. Morgan passed away at his home in Danville, California, Sunday. Morgan was suffering from a nerve condition, a form of polyneuropathy.
Morgan’s death is the latest among a string of major league greats this year: Whitey Ford, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Tom Seaver and Al Kaline.
Morgan was a two-time NL Most Valuable Player, a 10-time All-Star and won five Gold Gloves. In his 22-year career Morgan scored 1,650 runs, stole 689 bases, hit 268 homers and batted .271.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Theresa; twin daughters Kelly and Ashley; and daughters Lisa and Angela from his first marriage to Gloria Morgan.