Joe Morgan
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 31: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player Joe Morgan on March 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Before Jackie Robinson, you couldn't even dream about playing in the Major Leagues. And he made it possible for me to not only dream about playing in the Major Leagues, but to play ... I always liked what Howard Cosell said. 'He was a great, great American, and maybe the greatest of all in that he brought all sides together.' Obviously, he's credited with breaking the color barrier, but I think he broke down a lot of other barriers. People saw what he was about and what he was made of, and it gave them a chance to sort of look deeper in other African-American people.
Before Jackie Robinson, you couldn't even dream about playing in the Major Leagues. And he made it possible for me to not only dream about playing in the Major Leagues, but to play ... I always liked what Howard Cosell said. 'He was a great, great American, and maybe the greatest of all in that he brought all sides together.' Obviously, he's credited with breaking the color barrier, but I think he broke down a lot of other barriers. People saw what he was about and what he was made of, and it gave them a chance to sort of look deeper in other African-American people.More quotes »
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All-Star Game memories: 1970
The 83rd All-Star Game is at Kauffman Stadium on July 10. Leading up to that game, The Star is looking back at a Midsummer Classic game every day.July 14, 1970National League 5, American League 4, 12 inn.Riverfront Stadium in CincinnatiIn a way, Pete Ros from KansasCity.com Read more »
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All-Star Game memories: 1974
July 23, 1974National League 7, American League 2Three Rivers Stadium in PittsburghVoters obviously knew what they were doing for this All-Star Game, as Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey made the starting lineup by a write-in vote.The voters’ faith in G from KansasCity.com Read more »
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All-Star memories: 1977
July 19, 1977National League 7, American League 5Yankee Stadium in New YorkThe National League wasted no time in taking control of this game as the Reds Joe Morgan led off the game with a home run against the Orioles Jim Palmer. After the Dodgers Steve G from KansasCity.com Read more »
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All-Star Game memories: 1979
July 17, 1979National League 7, American League 6Kingdome in SeattlePirates outfielder Dave Parker wowed em with his arm.The Mets Lee Mazzilli hit a homer in the top of the eighth and tied the game at 6-6. In the bottom of the eighth, the Angels Brian Do from KansasCity.com Read more »
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Pete Rose, Joe Morgan headline Abilene fundraiser Sunday
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