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John William Murphy (21 November 1921 – 2004) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
_c._1952.jpg) Bill Murphy c. 1952 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Murphy | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Birstall, West Yorkshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 2004 (aged 82–83) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19??–1939 | Heckmondwike Spen | ||
| 1939–1946 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1952 | Bradford City | 146 | (9) |
| 1952 | Scarborough | ? | (?) |
| ???? | Weybridge | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Murphy had played football in the army.[1] He began his career with Heckmondwike Spen and Liverpool, before turning professional with Bradford City in 1946. Murphy made 146 appearances in the Football League for Bradford, scoring nine goals.[2] He dislocated an elbow in a game in 1949.[3] He later played non-league football with Scarborough and Weybridge.
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