Jack Murphy (sportswriter)
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For other people named Jack Murphy, see Jack Murphy (disambiguation).
Jack Murphy (February 5, 1923 – September 24, 1980) was a sports editor and columnist for the San Diego Union newspaper from 1951–1980. Jack Murphy Stadium was named in his honor. He was affectionately referred to by fans simply as "The Murph" and "El Murph" by Spanish speakers.
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Born | (1923-02-05)February 5, 1923 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 1980(1980-09-24) (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Sportswriter |
Nationality | American |
Relatives | Bob Murphy (brother) |
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