About Henry Murphy
Lived 1882 – 1942 (aged 59). Henry Murphy was a British and Irish field hockey player.
Henry Lawson Murphy (12 December 1882 – 5 January 1942) was an Irish field hockey player. He played for, amongst others, Three Rock Rovers and Ireland. Together with fellow Rovers players, Richard Gregg and Charles Power, he was a member of the Ireland team that won the silver medal at the 1908 London Olympics. Murphy played in both the 3–1 win against Wales on 29 October and in the 8–1 defeat against England in the final on 31 October. The Ireland team was part of the Great Britain Olympic team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Murphy?
field hockey player (1882-1942)
When was Henry Murphy born?
Henry Murphy was born on 12 December 1882 in Dublin.
When did Henry Murphy die?
Henry Murphy died on 5 January 1942 in Notting Hill.
What was Henry Murphy's occupation?
Henry Murphy was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Henry Murphy?
Henry Murphy was British and Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Murphy (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Murphy. https://biography.guide/henry-murphy-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Henry Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-murphy-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Henry Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-murphy-field-hockey-player/.
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