I miss hearing Joe Morgan and Jon Miller on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.

@ericmonaco4509

Жыл бұрын

And the early 2K Games

Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Whitey Ford, Ron Perranoski, Jimmy Wynn, Al Kaline, Bob Watson, "Sweet Lou" Johnson, Jay Johnstone, Lou Brock and now, Joe Morgan. Boy it makes me feel old. R.I.P. to all.

@rsuriyop

3 жыл бұрын

Had no idea Jimmy Wynn had also passed away :'( Also, you forgot about SS Tony Fernandez who had passed away in February :'(

@Wixom2200

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@musicoldies83

3 жыл бұрын

All the names I grew up with as a kid following the game of baseball. It's especially rough when also combining the music legend greats we've lost in the past month of Helen Reddy, Mac Davis & Eddie Van Halen.

@jamesmatthew3681

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Don Larsen as well.

@pokerface8242

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmatthew3681 You are so right. A perfect game in the World Series is mythical. I know Don Larsen passed on 1/1/20 but the only reason I left him out is because I don't have a personal recollection of him playing like I did the others. No slight was intended.

After he retired, I always hoped he’d get a job managing a Major League team. He would’ve been a good one. Rest in peace, Mr. Morgan. You represented everything good about the game. And mankind.

@gregoryholberg6740

2 жыл бұрын

He was offered over 20 times. He turned every one of them down. He talks about it on an episode of real sports with Bryant Gumble.

I am a lifelong Cincinnatian, lucky enough to see Joe play many times. He was hard working, honorable, and whip smart. A life well lived.

RIP Joe Morgan. I never got to see him play, but like anyone who watched Baseball Tonight and ESPN's Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday Night Baseball telecasts in the 90s throughout the 2000s, I was very familiar with him.

@michaellaybourne7705

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 and he was the best I've ever seen and also a quality human being

@scaboi

3 жыл бұрын

Jon Miller and Joe Morgan were the best baseball broadcasters ESPN has ever had.

@jeffreymcfadden9403

3 жыл бұрын

I was a REDS fan going back to the 1960s. Making it to Crosley field a few times. The REDS were so good because they had a confidence that I have never seen in any sports team. They made the game look so easy. Morgan to Concepcion(or vise versa)was a virtual double play. I have never seen a better all around second baseman in baseball.

@trevmac8362

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely (Joe was the best analist ever)

@lovejetfuel4071

3 жыл бұрын

Man...I miss the 90s when everyone was still alive. ill always remember Joe Morgan's voice ,teaching us while we watch

This has been a rough year for baseball. Lost the likes of Don Larsen, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford and now Joe Morgan.

@rsuriyop

3 жыл бұрын

And don't forget Al Kaline as well :'( EDIT: Also Tony Fernandez who apparently passed away Feb. 16th :'(((

@ryantouhey1997

3 жыл бұрын

@@rsuriyop Oh jeez, yeah you're right. Man.

@Shindler39

3 жыл бұрын

There is a 2020 Hall of Fame team in Heaven playing Baseball.

@ryantouhey1997

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shindler39 Indeed.

@edwardyoung522

3 жыл бұрын

And on the football side, Gale Sayers! unbelievable!

As a Dodgers , I remember watching him as a kid. He truly was an all time great. I didn’t root for him as a kid since the Dodgers were always challenging the Reds for the West, but after his retirement, I can appreciate his greatness. RIP Legend Joe Morgan

RIP Joe, You were a class act, an awesome ball player, and a wonderful outstanding citizen.

I never saw him play as he played before I was born but I sure as hell remember him calling games with John Miller when I was playing little league throughout high school and those were some of the most happiest times in my youth watching baseball. God bless his soul and forever rest in peace.

@jeffreymcfadden9403

3 жыл бұрын

He was even better than what you have heard. He was that good.

@ccnoble1415

3 жыл бұрын

He was a clutch player, always came through when needed.

@rightondude

3 жыл бұрын

Morgan & Miller. Even if the particular game was crappy, they made it fun with their commentary.

I remember watching the 75 series on a thirteen inch black and white when I was a boy on the porch of our camper. What thrill! Rest in peace Joe and thanks for the memories!⚾️⚾️⚾️

I watched Joe and the big red machine for many years. What a player, what a team. The best ever!

RIP to another legend

R.I.P. Joe!...... Thank you for the great memories, both on the field and in the booth!.....

Little Joe was a true talent. As a kid I was blessed living in the Cincinnati area and getting to go to the stadium and witness the Big Red Machine

Mr. Joe Morgan not only a great ball player what a great color man of baseball he will be truly missed may God rest your Soul ojo

One of the best second baseman to ever play the game of baseball. R.I.P Joe

Loved watching him and Dave Concepcion in the middle infield of the Reds during their glory days. RIP Morgan. He always seemed to be a great person as well.

HIGH RESPECT...SALUTE TO JOE MORGAN

850 more walks than strikeouts, that's simply unheard of anymore for the most part. R.I.P.

@Zraknul

3 жыл бұрын

And based on the profile of pitching being brought in, complete games along with it. Power pitching vs power hitting. We've got pitchers today who throw low 90s change ups with big movement. He was a great all rounder, don't zoom in on a couple stats. Few guys have done what he did. RIP.

@hillbillytrump6817

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zraknul Yes he had a fabulous career. I grew up around 30 minutes from Cincinnati and he did a lot for different communities and people as well. I was born in 74 but my Dad and uncle went to games in the post season during the BIG RED MACHINE era. Joe had lots of amazing stats . Defense ability and awareness that make lots of people agree that he is the greatest 2nd baseman ever

Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing recently. He was a class-act on and off the field and I especially liked listening to his analysis of the game as a color announcer for many years. RIP Joe.

RIP Joe Morgan. My beloved Big Red Machine from 70s. That was my team when I was a kid. So many memories..... getting older... That's all we have. He had great range for a second baseman. Could hit the long ball and he could run. Surrounded by other greats. God rest your Soul Joe and may Jesus Christ grant peace to your family

one of the greatest second baseman ever R.I.P

Joe, you were the best! I smile when I think of you and how you never made a mistake. Simply flawless! RIP my friend!

Sad to see him go.

I’ll sure miss his colorful insight on Sunday Night Baseball telecasts! He was a hell of a commentator. Hope you’re breaking down the long ones up in the sky, Joe! Rest In Peace!

Saw Joe Morgan play many times at Riverfront Stadium as a kid My late dad said back then that we were watching the greatest second baseman ever and he was right Those were the days ! Thanks Joe for the memories RIP

A piece of me died today. RIP Joe

@stevenvaldezii7936

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I had the privilege and honor to watch Joe Morgan and his "Big Red Machine" teammates play in person at Riverfront Stadium. He was the last part in this machine. Rest in peace #8....

I remember him being a great baseball commentator, had a great knowledge for the game and was so very articulate in conveying it.

@ethanweeter2732

2 жыл бұрын

He, Pete, and Johnny Bench are my favorite baseball interviews because of their extensive knowledge of the game.

Joe Morgan was the best at everything that he did, from the field to the broadcast booth and beyond. He is most likely playing with some of the best ever. God needed a second baseman. We will always love you for what you did for baseball

I was a high school and then college 2nd baseman in the mid-70s. Joe was my idol, even adopting that quirky "flapping" of my arm when I batted. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" I guess? As a native San Diegan I've been a Padres fan since their inception but the chance to watch the "Big Red Machine" come to town and to see my idol at 2nd base was an opportunity that I rarely, if ever missed even if it meant watching the home team get their clock cleaned. What a player. Thank you for the great memories., Joe.

Joe was fun to watch on the Big Red Machine, I'll always remember how he flapped his elbow at bat.

@ethanweeter2732

2 жыл бұрын

I always love watching old footage and watching that. Everybody complained about it, but he made it work.

I don't know much about him as a player (never really saw him i was too young) but when he worked for ESPN there isn't nobody (Baseball,Hockey,Football) i learned more from than Morgan. To this day i have never been educated about baseball by anyone like Joe knew the game.. Seeya Joe and thanks

Long Time 45’s/Astros fan, RIP Joe Morgan you were one of the great ones. 🌹☦️🌹

Rest in peace, Joe Morgan

The smartest baseball player I ever saw. I enjoyed the way he commented the game. Rest In Peace.

excellent piece on the legend Joe Morgan

He was one of my childhood heroes as a kid at bat I would twitch my elbow at bat ever so slightly. When heard of his death my heart dropped. Thanks for the great memories as a kid. RIP Joe Morgan.

I have always, do now and will always love and respect Joe Morgan. This short video was very well done.

One of the best to ever do it

Best baseball analyst I've ever listened to, encyclopedic knowledge of the game... RIP Mr. Morgan...

The thing I remember best about Joe was how he used to beat my Dodgers! The Big Red Machine was one of the greatest teams in history, and Joe was a central part of it.

Dude was a total boss. Go Reds, and go Joe. R.I.P.

R.I.p Joe Morgan one best 2 baseman played the game now. God bless Joe Morgan and his family.

I'm 41, so I never saw Joe Morgan play live. I did however, grow up listening to him and Jon Miller on Sunday Night Baseball every week. I loved that duo in the booth so much. That's nostalgia in a nutshell for me.

U were a GREAT player and I enjoyed your work in the booth. RIP Mr. Morgan!!!

Grew up watching joe Morgan on Sunday night baseball, best commentator I’ve ever heard, Rest In Peace

He is/was the best combination of baseball acumen, intellect, and talent I've ever seen play MLB, R.I.P. Joe Leonard Morgan, HOF Class of 1990...

Too young to have ever seen him play but I absolutely miss hearing his perfect voice on the baseball broadcasts. RIP Joe.

R.I.P. Joe Morgan. He was my mother's favorite player.

As a 13 year old kid in western Canada I watched all seven games of the World Series and became a Joe Morgan fan. Although I was quite new to baseball at that time it became quite apparent to myself that Joe was indeed special. In 2004 after listening to the final out of the World Series Joe (who was working with Jon Miller on the radio broadcast) said something I found to be quite poignant. He congratulated the Boston Red Sox on their saying he was fortunate to play on two World Series champions himself. Joe concluded by telling the players to enjoy the experience and that it is something that no one can take away from you. Thanks for everything Joe Morgan! May you RIP.

Great player great broadcaster. Should be a hall of famer for both.

Great player. Class act on and off the field. No nonsense guy. He loved the game. He respected the game. He knew no one , not even Pete Rose, was above the game. His baseball commentary was above average. RIP

Rest well my friend... Best next door neighbor ever thanks for all the fun we had in Blackhawk ... Miss you Buddy ...

At least the reds made the playoffs this year i know Joe was happy for that rip to one of the greatest to ever played 2nd base crazy 3 trailblazers from that era have passed within a month lou brock, Bob Gibson now Joe Morgan I'm glad I was blessed to watch sunday night baseballs version of John madden and pat summeral during the 90s rip Joe Morgan 🙏🏿

What a great broadcaster, too. I loved listening to him talk baseball. Wish I could have seen him play

My Dad (RIP Dad) and I used to marvel at how good Joe was... Joe's in the Biggest Show now... and I'm sure my Dad is still spellbound...

Love this guy. A great player and a great commentator. I miss you Joe. RIP.

Rest easy king 👑🙌🏻🙏🏻

I remember Joe well. He was a favorite to watch. Well done, Joe. Well done.

He was fast with legs, hands, bat and mind. RIP great Joe Morgan. One of the true best gentlemen.

Joe Morgan - CLASS! If only the players of today would copy great men of character like him! I'm an Orioles fan, and when he was on the Philly's in the World Series, of course, I was cheering for the Birds. In game 5, Joe was on third base. A fly-ball to the outfield should have scored their only run as Joe was tagging up, but he stumbled and fell, and had to go back to third. That was the only time I felt bad for someone not being able to score against the team I was pulling for. There are people who go beyond, "But he's not on my team," stuff. Joe was class personified. He, and men like him, will be missed. And if any of his family should see this, my prayers are with you!

Saw him play many times at Wrigley Field. When the Reds came to town you HAD to go see them.

One of the greatest players of all time. I always enjoyed ESPN 's Sunday Night Baseball telecasts with Joe and Jon Miller.

Watched him play many times. Take it from an old baseball player ; Joe did it all well ; GG - Fielding hitting , base stealing , athletic ability , focused , intelligent player . He was always classy , & humble ! Brother you peaked in 75-76 Big Red machine ! Winning 2 MVP's. Rest in heaven ; well done...

Playing Little League in 1978-81, we had kids flapping their elbow at the plate because they wanted to be great like Joe Morgan. I think he was also an outstanding commentator. You could learn much by listening to his insight and he had a great voice.

First it was the pitcher who pitched the only perfect game in a World Series, then it was Mr. Tiger, then Tom Terrific, then one of the greatest base stealers in baseball, then his teammate who pitched 17 strike outs in a World Series and became the only pitcher to win 2 MVP awards, then another pitcher who pitched 33 ⅔ scoreless innings in a World Series while winning 25 and losing 4 during the M&M Boys '61 team, and now one of the greatest (if not the greatest) second baseman of all time who was also a back-to-back NL MVP and one of the key main players in Cincinnati's Big Red Machine? We are losing baseball legends (who are also HOF's) this year! Damn. Note: RIP to Joe Morgan.

@markmoore4895

3 жыл бұрын

2020: Go the 'eff' away!!!

When I was a kid the 1976 Topps Joe Morgan was my favorite card. Close up shot with the the yellow star. Classic card. Classy player. A true HOF off and on the field.

Rip Legend.

Been a baseball guy my whole life. The '76 Reds and the '84 Tigers (hometown) were the two best teams I've seen. Joe Morgan was the best second baseman, PERIOD! Only one could be mentioned, though not having the same power (Rod Carew). As the years progressed, a 'White-haired fella' came from Cincinnati to manage my Tigers...Only to mold a young second baseman into another Joe Morgan named 'Sweet' Lou Whitaker (not quite, but close: 268 HR v. 244 HR .271 BA v. .276 BA). Joe is the GOLD STANDARD!!!

@Shindler39

3 жыл бұрын

I agree both the 1976 Cincinnati Reds & 1984 Detroit Tigers were among the greatest ever. The Reds had a better offense, however I think Detroit had more of a complete team: -1976 Cincinnati Reds:102-60 regular season & 7-0 playoff -1984 Detroit Tigers : 104-58 regular season & 7-1 playoff

@hillbillytrump6817

3 жыл бұрын

Sparky was something else at getting the best out of his team , R.I.P. Joe and Sparky

@mikeforte7585

3 жыл бұрын

The 1998 Yankees should be up there also...

I was there when Joe Morgan won Game 3 of the 1975 World Series shortly after Fisk and Armbrister collided. He singled to drive in the winning run in the last of the tenth. Funny thing: He drew a ton of walks, he stole a great many bases, he hit a lot of doubles, triples, and home runs, but it's two "nice, polite singles" in the 1975 that people remember most fondly. We will always remember the Game 7 single that put the Reds up for good in Game 7's 9th inning. Thank you, Joe Morgan for all the great memories you've given us, and thank you, too, Gloria and the rest of his family, for sharing Joe Morgan with us. We'll always miss him.

An amazing ballplayer....OAK-TOWN Love

I remember as a young kid (9yrs-1964), marveling at a cover of an issue of the weekly Sports Illustrated, which had the shortstop Sonny Jackson and second baseman Joe Morgan turning a double play. Blew my mind- it showed Jackson airborne, to avoid the sliding baserunner, while relaying the throw to first base. That impression never left me since- as a youth playing baseball, the pivot at second base for a double play, was the coolest looking thing in baseball.

Miss Mr. Morgan on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball! Morgan and Miller on Sunday nights with some BBQ and family dinners is my some of my fondest memories!

Unbelievable.....62 here, I remember the big red machine very well! Godspeed sir!

I’m too young to have seen him play, but I used to enjoy his commentary on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. It used to seem so magical when after a long summer day of playing baseball, I’d get home and hear his voice on the broadcast while eating dinner as the day winded down. RIP

@otaviofrn_adv

3 жыл бұрын

Him and Jon Miller made Sunday Night Baseball great for 21 seasons

I am glad that I was able to see Joe Morgan play.

One of the coolest batting stances ever. Also he and Jon Miller were a fantastic announcing duo on ESPN.

God rest his soul. Thanks so much for the memories.

I remember the way he would flap his elbow when he would bat. I rooted against him in the 1975 Series. He was a real danger at the plate. A good hitter.

if you grew-up in the 60's, 70's and 80's... Baseball fan or not. you heard the name Joe Morgan.

Learned about him from MLB The Show - what a smile and what a legend

One of my favorite players ever. Practiced the hitch w my elbow. Classy. Smart. Rugged. Witty. Gdnite joe

He was a great ball player

RIP Joe!

Rest in Paradise Mr. Morgan May God continue to Bless you and your Family

I liked him as a player in the Big Red Machine and as Baseball announcer. He was everything this video upload describe him to be. R.I.P. Joe Morgan...Great Hall Of Fame 2nd Baseman

What a great player and person... Baseball was actually fun to watch back then

He was my favorite voice to listen to on ESPN him, Jon Miller, and Gary Thorne since 2001 they LOVE talking about baseball I'm gonna miss him.

I had a beagle named I named Morgan when I was a kid in the 70s , because Joe was my favorite player . I think Joe Morgan was the most complete ballplayer in the national league at the time. He was fast, a smart base runner and stealer, a gold glove fielder and a clutch power hitter. The Reds had MVPs up and down the lineup but Morgan could do everything

Great player and always liked his commentary.

A true legend and superstar. Rest in peace little Joe

Rest up Legend

Prayers for you Joe and the rest passing this year

We love you Joe & you'll forever be missed. Rest easy my friend.

That hitch in his prep before the pitch was distinctive. I always liked him doing color commentary for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.

50 something white man from Alabama here. He was a great player during my childhood but I will remember him as the only guy who could get me to watch any game (even Yankees games) because he was in the booth. Loved that guy.

Of all the great players on those world series squads it was Morgan's jersey that I wore everywhere. Number 8.

I just looked, I didn't realize Morgan didn't join the Reds until 1972. I was an Orioles fan in 1970, they beat the Reds in the 1970 World Series. That roster brought back a lot of memories. Bench, Perez, Concepcion, Lee May, Bernie Carbo, Pete Rose, Bobby Tolan, Clay Carroll, Bo Belinsky, I still have most of them on baseball cards from when I was a kid, including Joe Morgan. Rest in Peace and thanx for the memories!

@chuckwest7045

3 жыл бұрын

In November of 1971 Morgan was traded from the Astros to the Reds in exchange for Lee May. There were others involved but those were the two main cogs.

@Shindler39

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckwest7045 That trade made the Reds World Series champions in 1975-76.

@chuckwest7045

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shindler39 ......I think you're correct about that but the Reds were a World Series team (1970) before that trade was made. I guess Morgan made the difference between winning the Series and losing it. It wasn't a bad trade for the then lowly Astros either. After acquiring Lee May and Tommy Helms the Astros immediately had the first two winning seasons they'd ever had in their brief history. Then Houston traded May for Enos Cabell and later traded Helms for Art Howe. Cabell and Howe were both instrumental in the Astros' first era of success (1979-81) which included the 1980 NL West division title. All in all I would agree that the Reds came out ahead in that trade but it wasn't as one-sided as baseball historians have made it out to be.

@Shindler39

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckwest7045 Great point, when that trade was made it was view as a bad trade for the Reds except for Manager Sparky Anderson who tought it was a great trade for them and he was finally right.

Wondering why he and Willie Mays never became managers. 2 of the smartest players in the game. R.I.P. Joe Morgan. What a sad year it’s been for baseball.