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LOS ANGELES – APR 9: Morgan arrives at the “42” Premiere at the Chinese Theatre on April 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA, kathclick /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Joe Leonard Morgan
Date of Birth: September 19, 1943
Place of Birth: Bonham, Fannin, Texas, U.S.
Date of Death: October 11, 2020
Place of Death: Danville, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: African-American
Joe Morgan was an American professional baseball player. A second baseman, he played for the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, the Cincinnati Reds, the Houston Astros, the San Francisco Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was regarded as one of the greatest second basemen to ever play the game. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a player in 1990.
Joe was the son of Ollie Mae and Leonard “Leon” Morgan. He was married to Theresa Behymer, until his death. He had two children with his former wife Gloria Stewart; and two children with Theresa.
Joe’s paternal grandfather was James Alfred “Jim” Morgan (the son of Andy Morgan and Sara/Sarah Jane Ricker). James was born in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas. Andy was the son of Andy White Morgan and Katherine. Sara was the daughter of Samual Luther Ricker and Catherine Cummings.
Joe’s paternal grandmother was named Bessie May Hill (the daughter of Willie Washington). Bessie was born in Ravenna, Fannin County, Texas. Willie was born in Lamar County, Texas.
Joe’s maternal grandfather was named Joe Cook.
Joe’s maternal grandmother was named Orphelia.
Source: Genealogy of Joe Morgan – https://www.findagrave.com