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Gerard Hibbard Murphey
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"Jerry, Murph"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 0"
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Weight:
| 180
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Born:
| 1928-6-13 at New York City, NY (US)
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Died:
| 1998-9-18
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Gerard Murphey was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Saranac Lake, New York in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Shows is hobbies are clothes, food and good music.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from White Plains, New York High School in 1946.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Was a shipping clerk during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Joe Labate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 100-22-6320).
- Engagement with 1951 in Terre Haute was listed in the 1953 Pioneer League Index.