John William Murphy (21 November 1921 – 2004) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John William Murphy | ||
Date of birth | 21 November 1921 | ||
Place of birth | Birstall, West Yorkshire, England | ||
Date of death | 2004 (aged 82–83) | ||
Position(s) | Wing half | ||
Youth career | |||
19??–1939 | Heckmondwike Spen | ||
1939–1946 | Liverpool | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1946–1952 | Bradford City | 146 | (9) |
1952 | Scarborough | ? | (?) |
???? | Weybridge | ? | (?) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editMurphy had played football in the army.[1] He began his career with Heckmondwike Spen and Liverpool, before turning professional with Bradford City in 1946. Murphy made 146 appearances in the Football League for Bradford, scoring nine goals.[2] He dislocated an elbow in a game in 1949.[3] He later played non-league football with Scarborough and Weybridge.
References
edit- ^ "City offer Murphy for transfer". Bradford Observer. 10 November 1951. Retrieved 3 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
- ^ "Toll of injuries - Scored the winner - collapsed". Bradford Observer. 17 October 1949. Retrieved 3 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.