About John Murphy
Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 77). John Murphy was a British association football player.
John 'Spud' Murphy (6 December 1942 – 23 April 2020) was a Scottish footballer who played his entire senior career with Ayr United.
A full-back, Murphy made a club record 459 Scottish Football League appearances for 'The Honest Men' from 1963 to 1978 and was inducted to the club's Hall of Fame in 2007.
Murphy died on 23 April 2020, aged 77, after a long illness.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Murphy's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Murphy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murphy?
Scottish footballer (1942-2020)
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born on 6 December 1942.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 23 April 2020.
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 1942)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murphy. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1942/
MLA: "John Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1942/.
Chicago: "John Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-association-football-player-1942/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC