Cy Morgan
Harry Richard "Cy" Morgan was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds between 1903 and 1913. Morgan batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio
He helped the Athletics win the 1910 and 1911 World Series. The 1912 Reach Guide credits him with helping carry the pitching burden for the 1911 team while stars Jack Coombs and Chief Bender were less effective than usual early in the season.
Notable career achievements
- Led the American League in Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched in 1909. This is also an Athletics' single season record.
- Athletics' Career Leader in Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched.
- Ranks 42nd on MLB Career ERA List.
- Ranks 25th on MLB Career Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched List.
He died in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 28, 1962, of coronary artery disease.