8 Inspiring Quotes By Joe Morgan That Will Help You Strike Gold In Your Endeavors

Famous As: Former Professional Baseball Second Baseman

Born On: 1943

Died On: 2020

Born In: Bonham, Texas, United States

Died At Age: 77

Joe Morgan is a well-known American former Major League Baseball second baseman. From 1963 to 1984, he played for Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. During 1975-76 season, he bagged in two World Series championships with Cincinnati Reds. During those years he was also awarded the ‘National League Most Valuable Player’. He is regarded as one of the eminent second basemen in the history of baseball and in 1990 he was inducted into the ‘Baseball Hall of Fame’. After his retirement he became a baseball broadcaster for ESPN. He is also a special adviser to Reds, and is a host of a syndicated radio show for Sports USA. We bring to you a collection of popular, interesting and motivating quotes and sayings by Joe Morgan. Read through the quotable quotes and thoughts by Joe Morgan, the man who built his legacy with athleticism and grace.

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I still have very close ties to Houston and the Astros because that was my first team.

I still have very close ties to Houston and the Astros because that was my first team.
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When you're a kid growing up, you say you want to make it to the Major Leagues, and when you reach that dream, that's what it's all about.

When you're a kid growing up, you say you want to make it to the Major Leagues, and when you reach that dream, that's what it's all about.
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Family is everything.
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I don't see myself as a Larry King or somebody. When you do interviews, sometimes it turns to interrogations. I'm more of a conversationalist, not throwing hardball questions.

I don't see myself as a Larry King or somebody. When you do interviews, sometimes it turns to interrogations. I'm more of a conversationalist, not throwing hardball questions.
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Well, I grew up in the Bay Area, so I've been in earthquakes before.

Well, I grew up in the Bay Area, so I've been in earthquakes before.
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No, I don't want you to draw any conclusion. I want you to listen to what I just said.

No, I don't want you to draw any conclusion. I want you to listen to what I just said.
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I take my vote as a salute to the little guy, the one who doesn't hit 500 home runs. I was one of the guys that did all they could to win. I'm proud of my stats, but I don't think I ever got on for.

I take my vote as a salute to the little guy, the one who doesn't hit 500 home runs. I was one of the guys that did all they could to win. I'm proud of my stats, but I don't think I ever got on for.
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