About Arthur Murphy
Lived 1898 – 1977 (aged 79). Arthur Murphy was an American baseball player and politician.
Arthur Powell Murphy (May 18, 1898 - November 7, 1977) was born in Sandpoint, Idaho and lived most of his life in Northern Idaho's Shoshone County in the town of Mullan.
Between 1917 and 1927, he played minor league baseball, as a first baseman with the Oakland Oaks and Victoria Bees. He also played for the barnstorming team, House of David. In 1927, Arthur was a manager for the Odgen Gunners in the Utah–Idaho League.
In 1937 Murphy entered politics. He served in the Idaho State House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1937 to 1956. Then in the Idaho State Senate from 1957 until his death.
On November 7, 1977, Arthur died in a Spokane, Washington hospital after a battle with cancer.
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Who was Arthur Murphy?
baseball player (1898-1977)
When was Arthur Murphy born?
Arthur Murphy was born on 18 May 1898.
When did Arthur Murphy die?
Arthur Murphy died on 7 November 1977.
What was Arthur Murphy's occupation?
Arthur Murphy was a baseball player and politician.
What nationality was Arthur Murphy?
Arthur Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Murphy (Idaho politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Murphy. https://biography.guide/arthur-murphy-baseball-player/
MLA: "Arthur Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-murphy-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Arthur Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-murphy-baseball-player/.
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