Books and articles about Carl Morton

Morton compiled an 18-11 record for the Expos in 1970 and was voted NL Rookie of the Year. He began as an outfielder in the Braves' organization, became a success when converted to the mound, and was taken by the Expos in the 1968 expansion draft. After he slipped to 7-13 in 1972, Morton was traded back to Atlanta, where he strung together three winning seasons for mediocre Braves teams. He won only four games in 1976 and finished in the minors. Morton was only 39 when he died of a heart attack after jogging. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 27, 1970: Carl Morton, who was 18-11 for the last-place Expos, receives the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Morton beats out Reds OF Bernie Carbo, 11 votes to 8. Both Rookies of the Year will be dead by 1983. » August 24, 1975: Lou Brock steals the 800th base of his career as the Cardinals beat the visiting Braves 6–2. Carl Morton is on the mound and Biff Pocaroba behind the plate when Lou swipes 2B.