William Murphy

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William Murphy
William John Murphy
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 200
Born: 1930-12-25 at Malden, MA (US)
Died: 2000-3-28
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William Murphy was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Malden, Massachusetts in 1954.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Malden High School.
  • Played baseball and basketball in high school.

Achievements

  • Led the 1951 Georgia-Florida League in runs batted in with 100.
  • Led the 1951 Georgia-Florida League first basemen in putouts with 1,138 and double plays with 120.

Outside of baseball

  • Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after two years of service in 1954.

Contract signing

  • Signed for the Saint Louis Cardinals by Henry Greenway.

Sources

  • 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 031-20-2797).


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