About Jack Murphy
Lived 1918 – 2002 (aged 84). Jack Murphy was an australian rules football player.
John Patrick Murphy (1 February 1918 – 2 October 2002) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Murphy played 160 games for the Magpies, usually in defence, and won the 1941 Copeland Trophy for Collingwood's best and fairest player. His son John played for Sturt in the SANFL and South Melbourne. He died in October 2002 at the age of 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Murphy?
Australian rules footballer (1918-2002)
When was Jack Murphy born?
Jack Murphy was born on 1 February 1918 in Coburg.
When did Jack Murphy die?
Jack Murphy died on 2 October 2002 in Naracoorte.
What was Jack Murphy's occupation?
Jack Murphy was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Murphy (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Murphy. https://biography.guide/jack-murphy-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-murphy-australian-rules-football-player/.
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