Ed Morris (1920s pitcher)

Walter Edward "Big Ed" Morris (December 7, 1899 – March 3, 1932) was an American baseball player who died after being stabbed in an altercation at a party.

A native of Foshee, Alabama, Morris entered the majors in August 1922 with the Chicago Cubs, appearing for them in 12 innings of relief and did not have a decision.

In 1928, Morris posted a 19–15 record with a 3.53 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 257⅔ innings for the last-place Red Sox, being considered in the American League MVP vote.

In a five-year career, Morris posted a 42–45 record with 256 strikeouts and a 4.19 ERA in 140 appearances, including 78 starts, 43 complete games, two shutouts, six saves, and 674.0 innings of work.

Prior to 1932 spring training, some friends of Morris threw a going-away party for him in Century, Florida.