Joe Morgan (baseball manager)

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3+1⁄2 years, all with the Red Sox. [23] His record as a minor league manager over 16 seasons (1966–71; 1973–82) was 1,140 victories and 1,102 defeats (.508) [24] with one league championship (with the York Pirates of the Double-AEastern League in 1969).

Managerial record

Joe Morgan
Walpole Joe Morgan.jpg
Morgan in 2008
Third baseman / Second baseman / Outfielder / Manager
Born: (1930-11-19) November 19, 1930 (age 93)
Walpole, Massachusetts, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 1959, for the Milwaukee Braves
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1964, for the St. Louis Cardinals
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
GamesWonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
BOS 1988 774631.5971st in AL East04.000Lost ALCS (OAK)
BOS 1989 1628379.5123rd in AL East––––
BOS 1990 1628874.5431st in AL East04.000Lost ALCS (OAK)
BOS 1991 1628478.5193rd in AL East––––
Total563301262.53508.000

Popularity

Morgan was called "Walpole Joe," as well as "Turnpike Joe" in tribute to the offseason job he held for many years to supplement his minor league pay: driving a snowplow on the Massachusetts Turnpike. [25] The nicknames also served to prevent any confusion with Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan. His phrases became part of New England folklore, such as "I'm the skipper of this nine!", and "Roger spun another beauty", describing one of the outings by his star pitcher, Roger Clemens. [26]

In 2006, he was named to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame [27] and the Walpole High School Hockey Hall of Fame. Morgan was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in 2008. [28] On July 30, 2013, the Red Sox honored him with "Joe Morgan Night" at Fenway Park, with Clemens among the former players participating in the festivities. [29]

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Columbus Jets manager
1970		Succeeded by
Franchise relocated
Preceded by
Franchise established
Red Davis
Charleston Charlies manager
1971
1973		Succeeded by
Preceded by Pawtucket Red Sox manager
1974–1982		Succeeded by
Preceded by Boston Red Sox first-base coach
1985		Succeeded by
Preceded by Boston Red Sox bullpen coach
1986		Succeeded by
Preceded by Boston Red Sox third-base coach
1987–1988		Succeeded by
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