Harry Richard "Cy" Morgan (November 10, 1878 – June 28, 1962) was an American

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with the St. Louis Browns,

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and the

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between 1903 and 1913. Morgan batted and threw right-handed. He was born in

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He helped the Athletics win the

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and

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. The 1912 Reach Guide credits him with helping carry the pitching burden for the 1911 team while stars Jack Coombs and

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were less effective than usual early in the season.

Notable career achievements

* Led the American League in Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched (6.26) in 1909. This is also an Athletics' single season record. * Athletics' Career Leader in Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched (6.86). * Ranks 42nd on MLB Career ERA List (2.51). * Ranks 25th on MLB Career Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched List (7.35). In 10 seasons he had a win–loss record of 78–78 in 210 Games, 172 Games Started, 107 Complete Games, 15 Shutouts, 29 Games Finished, 3 Saves, Innings Pitched, 1,180 Hits Allowed, 586 Runs Allowed, 403 Earned Runs Allowed, 18 Home Runs Allowed, 578 Walks Allowed, 667 Strikeouts, 95 Hit Batsmen, 59 Wild Pitches, 5,497 Batters Faced, 5 Balks, and a 2.51 ERA. He died in

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on June 28, 1962, of coronary artery disease. Moving Picture News (1911) (1911) (14801801473)

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