About Joe Murphy
Born 1873. Joe Murphy was a British association football player.
Career Murphy was born in Stockton-on-Tees but started his career in Scotland with Benburb, then joined Scottish League Second Division club Hibernian, where he made 70 appearances scoring twelve goals in four seasons. He also featured in the finals of the competition in 1896 and 1897, both also against Hearts, with Hibs winning the latter.
Murphy joined Stoke in time for the 1897–98 season. moving on to Cowdenbeath the following year. He appeared for Forfar Athletic during the 1902–03 season.
Murphy played for the Northern Football League in a Dundee vs. League Select game in April 1902, which was won by the latter 1–0. In December 1902, he played with Hearts of Beath against Cowdenbeath in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup final. Cowdenbeath won 3–2.
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Who was Joe Murphy?
English footballer born 1873
When was Joe Murphy born?
Joe Murphy was born in 1873 in Stockton-on-Tees.
What was Joe Murphy's occupation?
Joe Murphy was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Murphy?
Joe Murphy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Murphy (footballer, born 1873)
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