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We are saddened to note the passing of former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, affectionately known throughout New England as “Walpole Joe.” He was 95.

A native and lifelong resident of Walpole, Massachusetts, Joe graduated from Walpole High School before attending Boston College, where he played both varsity baseball and hockey and served as captain of the Eagles baseball team.

When Joe took over as manager in July 1988, the Red Sox won 12 straight games and 19 of their first 20 under his leadership, beginning the unforgettable era known as “Morgan Magic.”

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer and former manager Joe Morgan. He was a truly beloved fixture of the Red Sox, spending nearly two decades with the organization.

We send our love to the Morgan family.

Former Red Sox skipper Joe Morgan, who led Boston through 1988's “Morgan Magic” season, has passed away at the age of 95.

A native and lifelong resident of Walpole, Massachusetts, Morgan graduated from Walpole High School and attended Boston College. In parts of four Major League seasons as a player, he appeared in 88 games, collected 36 hits, and batted .193. In 13 seasons in the minor leagues, Morgan had 1,353 hits (with 117 home runs) and compiled a lifetime batting mark of .278. He was also named MVP of the Triple-A International League in 1964.

However, he became best known for orchestrating the incredible turnaround of the 1988 Red Sox. On July 14, 1988, Boston was a mediocre 43–42 and underperforming under manager John McNamara, leading the team to fire him and promote Morgan, who was the third-base coach. The team immediately caught fire, winning their first 12 games under Morgan and an astonishing 19 of their first 20 games to rocket from fourth place into first place in the AL East. The Red Sox rode that momentum to an AL East division title before eventually falling to the Oakland Athletics in the ALCS. He remained at the helm in Boston until 1991.

Le monde du baseball vient de perdre une légende. Jacques Doucet, la légendaire voix francophone des de Montréal, est décédé à l’âge de 86 ans.
Jacques donnait vie à chaque match des Expos grâce à ses commentaires inoubliables. Sa voix fait partie intégrante de l’histoire du baseball au Québec et a marqué plusieurs générations de partisans.
Il manquera profondément à ceux qui l’ont connu ainsi qu’aux innombrables personnes qui l’aimaient.
Bon voyage, Jacques❤️

Baseball has lost a legend. Jacques Doucet, the legendary French-language voice of the Montreal Expos, has passed away at the age of 86.
Jacques brought every Expos game to life through his unforgettable voice and language. His voice became part of the fabric of baseball in Quebec and touched generations of fans.
The entire baseball community mourns his passing. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him and by the countless people who loved him.
Bon voyage, Jacques. You meant the world to our foundation❤️