Background
Murray, James Patrick was born on December 29, 1919 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Molly (O'Connell) Murray.
Murray, James Patrick was born on December 29, 1919 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of James and Molly (O'Connell) Murray.
AB, Trinity College, Hartford, 1943. Doctor of Letters honoris causa, Trinity College, Hartford, 1981. Doctor of Laws honoris causa, Pepperdine University, 1987.
Member staff, New Haven Register, 1943; Member staff, Los Angeles Examiner, 1944-1948; Member staff, Time, Inc., 1948-1961; sports columnist, Los Angeles Times, since 1961.
Member Time-Life Alumni Association, Los Angeles Press Club (vice president 1953), Professional Golf Association West Club, Riviera Country Club, Bel Air Country Club.
Married Geraldine Norma Brown, October 20, 1945 (deceased April 1984). Children: Theodore, Anthony (deceased), Pamela, Eric (deceased). Married Linda McCoy, March 3, 1997.
1 stepchild, William R. McCoy.