Dennis A. Murphy Trophy

The Dennis A. Murphy Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's best defenceman.

It was named in honour of WHA co-founder Dennis Murphy.

Winners

• 1973 – J. C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques
• 1974 – Pat Stapleton,^[1] Chicago Cougars
• 1975 – J. C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques
• 1976 – Paul Shmyr,^[2] Cleveland Crusaders
• 1977 – Ron Plumb, Cincinnati Stingers
• 1978 – Lars-Erik Sjoberg,^[3] Winnipeg Jets
• 1979 – Rick Ley, New England Whalers