rest - https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...morgan-dies-77Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, a key member of the Cincinnati Reds' famed Big Red Machine, died Sunday. He was 77.
Morgan died at his home in California, a family spokesman told The Associated Press on Monday.
He had struggled with various health issues in recent years including a nerve condition, a form of polyneuropathy.
Morgan was a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, a 10-time All-Star and a five-time Gold Glove Award winner. He is widely regarded as one of the best second basemen in baseball history and also gained renown for his 25-plus years as a broadcaster after his playing career.