Bill Murphy (footballer)
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) | ||
Playing 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 | ? | (?) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Murphy 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.[1] He later played non-league football with Scarborough and Weybridge.
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References
- "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
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