Joe Morgan, former Boston Red Sox manager who led hometown team to 2 division titles, dies at 95
Summary
Joe Morgan, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox who led the team to two division titles, has died at 95. He managed the Red Sox from 1988 to 1991 and was known for turning the team’s season around in 1988, a period called “Morgan Magic.”Key Facts
- Joe Morgan died on Saturday night at age 95, as announced by the Red Sox.
- He managed the Boston Red Sox from 1988 to 1991.
- Morgan led the Red Sox to two American League East division titles (1988 and 1990).
- The 1988 team won 19 of 20 games after Morgan took over as manager midseason.
- The Red Sox were swept by the Oakland Athletics in the American League Championship Series in both 1988 and 1990.
- Morgan also played 88 major league games as an infielder from 1959 to 1964 with five teams.
- He worked for the Red Sox as a manager, coach, and scout from 1974 to 1991.
- Morgan was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006.
- Notable players managed by Morgan include Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens.
- The team called the turnaround under Morgan "Morgan Magic," celebrating his positive impact on the club.
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