On This Day - Joe Morgan Goes 6 for 6
On July 8th, 1965 Houston Astros Rookie Second Baseman Joe Morgan goes 6 for 6 during a 9-8 loss to the Atlanta Braves in 12 innings. Joe had 3 rbi, Scored 4 runs, & hit 2 homers. He raised his batting average 15 points that day. The Hall of Famer finished 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting.