James "Quick" Murphy
Player of American and Canadian football
About James "Quick" Murphy
Born 1959. James "Quick" Murphy is an American american football player and canadian football player.
James Jessie Murphy (born October 10, 1959) was a receiver for eight seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Career Murphy played for the Bombers from 1982 to 1990. He was named the league's Most Outstanding Player in 1986 and was a two-time All-Star. He helped the Bombers to three Grey Cup victories and finished his career with 9,036 receiving yards, which was the Blue Bombers record until it was broken by Milt Stegall.
He was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000 and was selected as one of the Blue Bombers 20 All-Time Greats in 2005.
Murphy was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Who is James "Quick" Murphy?
Player of American and Canadian football
When was James "Quick" Murphy born?
James "Quick" Murphy was born on 10 October 1959 in DeLand.
What is James "Quick" Murphy's occupation?
James "Quick" Murphy is an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality is James "Quick" Murphy?
James "Quick" Murphy is American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: James "Quick" Murphy
· DBpedia: James Murphy (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James "Quick" Murphy. https://biography.guide/james-quick-murphy/
MLA: "James "Quick" Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-quick-murphy/.
Chicago: "James "Quick" Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-quick-murphy/.
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