Red Morgan

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James Edward Morgan (October 6, 1883 - March 25, 1981) was a backup third baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Americans in the 1906 season. Listed at 5' 10", 180 lb., Morgan threw right-handed (batting side unknown). A native of Neola, Iowa, he attended Georgetown University and University of Notre Dame.

Little is known about this player who appeared in 88 games with Boston as a replacement for injured player/manager Jimmy Collins. Although Collins was no longer the manager in 1907, he returned to third base and Morgan never appeared in a major league again.

In one season career, Morgan was a .215 hitter (66-for-307) with one home run and 21 RBI in 88 games, including 20 runs, six doubles, three triples and seven stolen bases.

Following his majors career, Morgan played for the Montreal Royals of the International League, serving as the team's interim manager during the 1907 season.

Morgan died at the age of 97 in New York, New York. At the time of his death, he was recognized as the oldest living former major league player.