Phillies statement on passing of Joe Morgan

October 12th, 2020

While Joe Morgan only spent one season of his Hall of Fame career in Philadelphia, he left a mark that won’t soon be forgotten. His magnificent September of 1983, when he batted .337 with a 1.045 OPS, was a major factor in the Phillies’ going 22-7 that month to overtake the Pittsburgh Pirates in the division en route to the National League pennant. A gentleman first and foremost, Joe was a model citizen on and off the field. He will be missed by baseball fans not just in Philadelphia, but around the world. The Phillies send their condolences to the Morgan family.