About Bill Murphy
Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 70). Bill Murphy was an american football player.
William Leslie Murphy (April 7, 1914 – January 15, 1985) was an American football guard. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, he attended high school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, and played college football at Washington University in St. Louis. He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals during the 1940 and 1941 seasons. He appeared in 12 NFL games. In 1942, he was hired as the line coach at Washington University.
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Who was Bill Murphy?
American football player
When was Bill Murphy born?
Bill Murphy was born on 7 April 1914 in Owensboro.
When did Bill Murphy die?
Bill Murphy died on 15 January 1985.
What was Bill Murphy's occupation?
Bill Murphy was an american football player.
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· DBpedia: Bill Murphy (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Murphy. https://biography.guide/bill-murphy-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-murphy-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-murphy-american-football-player/.
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