Joe Morgan, one of the greatest second basemen in MLB history, passed away Monday at the age of 77, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
A two-time National League MVP, Morgan is most synonymous with the “Big Red Machine” Cincinnati Reds, the team he spent eight seasons with and helped to win a two World Series titles.
That said, the 10-time All-Star was traded to the Phillies prior to the 1983 season, and slashed .230/.370/.403 in 404 regular season at-bats for “The Wheez Kids,” hitting in a lineup that also featured Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Garry Maddox, Gary Matthews Sr.