Editor J. Murphy

Background

Murphy was born in Auburn, New York on January 22, 1877.

Career

He did not attend college but played his first major league game when he was 21 years old on April 23, 1898. Coming into the league at 6 ft 1 in (185 m), 186 lbs, Murphy first played for the Philadelphia Phillies and then the Saint Louis Cardinals. He was a pitcher who threw Left and his batting hand was unknown.

He died on January 29, 1935 in Weedsport, New New York

Achievements

• In addition to serving as the Executive Director of WDI, he is co-founder of the Apollo Alliance.