Two new Phillies Nongenarians: Miller & Mmorgan
Bob Miller and Bobby Morgan, two 1950s Phillies each turned 90 in June.
Miller a righthanded pitcher made a strong contribution to The Whiz Kids N.L pennant drive of 1950. He went 11-6 that year and finished second to the Braves' Sam Jethroe in that year's N.L. Rookie of the Year voting.
Miller spent all or parts of 10 seasons with the Phillies 1949-1958, his only major leagues team. and turned 90 on June 16th.
Bobby Morgan could play SS, 2B and 3B and was primarily a utility infielder in his 9 year major league career (1950-1958). Morgan was a Phillie from 1954 to1957 and enjoyed more playing time with them than any other team. As their everyday shortstop in 1954 Morgan had career highs of a .263 batting average and 14 home runs. He turned 90 yesterday on June 29.
They join six other Phillies players who are in their 90s: Wally Westlake 95, Solly Hemus 93, Bob Kuzava 93, Chuck Harmon 92, Bobby Shantz 90 yrs., 9 months and Dick Koecher 90 years, 3 months.
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