Overview
- The Boston Red Sox said Morgan died Saturday night and the club announced his passing Sunday after being informed by his daughter, Catherine.
- Morgan spent roughly 18 years in the Red Sox organization as a minor-league manager, major-league coach, scout and manager and was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006.
- He became interim manager on July 14, 1988, then led the club to a 12-game winning streak and 19 wins in 20 games that helped Boston clinch the American League East that year.
- Morgan managed Boston through 1991 with a 301–262 record and a second AL East crown in 1990, and he is credited with helping develop players such as Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens.
- The team, owners and former players issued tributes noting his local roots, folksy style and lasting place in Red Sox lore; the club listed survivors but did not release a cause of death.