Summary
John Morris, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, died at 84 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He played for several teams between 1966 and 1974, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles. Morris is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
Key Facts
- John Morris was born on August 23, 1941, in Lewes, Delaware.
- He played baseball for eight seasons in Major League Baseball.
- Morris joined the major leagues in 1966 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Francisco Giants.
- Morris was traded to the Orioles in 1967 and had a 2.56 ERA in 1968.
- He was drafted by the Seattle Pilots in the 1969 expansion draft.
- Morris spent his last baseball years with the San Francisco Giants before retiring.
- He is survived by his wife, Judith Klaiber, along with three children and four grandchildren.
