Larry Murphy (ice hockey)
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lawrence Thomas Murphy (born March 8, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played over 20 years in the National Hockey League, suiting up for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings.
Larry Murphy | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 2004 | |||
Born |
(1961-03-08) March 8, 1961 (age 63) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Los Angeles Kings Washington Capitals Minnesota North Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL draft |
4th overall, 1980 Los Angeles Kings | ||
Playing career | 1980ā2001 |
He won two back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, the first of two being with Pittsburgh in 1991 and 1992; and then with Detroit in 1997 and 1998. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
He currently serves as a studio analyst and fill-in color commentator during away games for the Red Wings on Bally Sports Detroit.