About Ed Murphy
Lived 1941 – 2020 (aged 78). Ed Murphy was an American basketball coach.
Edward Gerard Murphy (July 1, 1941 – February 16, 2020) was an American college basketball coach. He was head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels team from 1986 to 1992. He was also the head coach at the University of West Georgia from 1993 to 2007.
Murphy died on February 16, 2020, at age 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Murphy?
American basketball coach
When was Ed Murphy born?
Ed Murphy was born on 1 July 1941 in Syracuse.
When did Ed Murphy die?
Ed Murphy died on 16 February 2020 in Carrollton, Georgia.
What was Ed Murphy's occupation?
Ed Murphy was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Ed Murphy?
Ed Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Murphy (basketball, born 1941)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Murphy. https://biography.guide/ed-murphy-basketball-coach/
MLA: "Ed Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-murphy-basketball-coach/.
Chicago: "Ed Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-murphy-basketball-coach/.
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