David Lee Morgan, Jr.

Who is David Lee Morgan, Jr.?

David Lee Morgan, Jr. is a sportswriter, author and motivational speaker and literacy facilitator. He has worked at several newspapers including the Warren Tribune-Chronicle, the Raleigh News & Observer, the Youngstown Vindicator, the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin and he also was a television reporter for WYTV-Channel 33 in Youngstown, an ABC affiliate.

He currently works for the Akron Beacon Journal where he joined the paper in 1995. Morgan has covered the Cleveland Cavaliers, the University of Akron, the Akron Aeros and high school sports. He was the beat writer for the Aeros, the Indians' Double-A affiliate, from 1997 to 2003. He also was part of the Beacon Journal's coverage during the Indians' 1997 playoff run, which included a World Series appearance against eventual champions the Florida Marlins.

Morgan covered NBA MVP and All-Star LeBron James when James played at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.

Morgan has written the following books "LeBron James: The Rise of A Star", "Kelly 'The Ghost' Pavlik: The Pride of Youngstown", "More Than A Coach: What It Means To Play For Coach, Mentor and Friend Jim Tressel", "High School Heroes: Athlete's Stories of Inspiration, Dedication and Hope" and "A Ring For The King: King James, Shaq and the Quest for an NBA Championship" and the September 2010 release of ``Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in Ohio State Football History.