Morton managed the Wolverines for 38 games in 1885 before being replaced by Bill Watkins.
[2] Morton won just 7 games against 31 losses for a winning percentage of .184, the lowest of any Wolverines' manager.
[2] In 1887, Watkins managed the Wolverines' the National League championship with a record of 79 wins and 45 losses, with 3 ties.
[9] The Wolverines defeated the American Association champion St. Louis Browns in the 1887 World Series winning 10 games and losing 5.
[2] Leadley replaced Watkins midway through the 1888 season, managing 40 games with 19 wins and 19 losses.