Sandberg was the better defensive player. He covered much more ground. This of course goes unnoticed, the errors playing a large role in determining Gold gloves. Sandberg was much, much longer than Morgan and shut down balls hit to right field. I watched this. Also Sandberg rarely made dives at balls because he was already in the spot. He was great at anticipating and so smooth he hardly looked like he was moving.

I dont think its close on the defensive end. Of course Sandberg was the All-American boy who cheated on his beautiful wife and kids... so that story follows him along. Good looking guy, nice family, a hero... he took a publicity fall. Did not keep him out of the Hall. But he fell from superhero status.