Calvin Murray

Leon Calvin (Yosef) Murray (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL draft and played from 1981 to 1982 for the Eagles. He also played in 1983 for the Arizona Wranglers and in 1984 for the Denver Gold of the United States Football League (USFL).

Born in Middle Township, New Jersey and raised in Woodbine, Murray attended Millville Senior High School. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

College career In a game against Washington State on September 22, 1979, Murray set an Ohio State Buckeyes record for longest pass reception when he caught an 86-yard pass from Art Schlichter. Murray led the Buckeyes in rushing in 1979 and 1980. He led the Big Ten in rushing in 1980. He was voted as Ohio State's most valuable player by his teammates in 1980.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles Murray was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL draft. He was released prior to the start of the 1981 season, but was re-signed on October 28 when Louie Giammona was knocked out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

In 1982 he appeared in one game, returning three kickoffs for 42 yards. He was drafted by Rhein Fire in the 22nd round of the 2007 NFL Europa Free Agent Draft.

Murray converted to Orthodox Judaism and adopted the Hebrew name Yosef. He immigrated to Israel and lives in the settlement Ma'ale Adumim.