About John Murphy
Lived 1896 – 1921 (aged 24–25). John Murphy was a British association football player.
John Murphy (23 March 1894 – November 1921) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward. He established himself at Hamilton Academical, A year later he signed for Rotherham County, but died from tuberculosis in November 1921.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murphy?
Scottish footballer (1896-1921)
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born in 1896 in Airdrie.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died in 1921 in South Yorkshire.
What was John Murphy's occupation?
John Murphy was an association football player.
What nationality was John Murphy?
John Murphy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murphy (footballer, born 1894)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murphy. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1896/
MLA: "John Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1896/.
Chicago: "John Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1896/.
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