About John Murphy
Lived 1879 – 1949 (aged 69). John Murphy was an American baseball player.
John Patrick "Soldier Boy" Murphy (May 20, 1879 – April 20, 1949) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball. He died in 1949 and is buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Teams St. Louis Cardinals 1902 Detroit Tigers 1903
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murphy?
infielder, born 1879
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born on 20 May 1879 in New Haven.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 20 April 1949 in Andover.
What was John Murphy's occupation?
John Murphy was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Murphy?
John Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murphy (infielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murphy. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player-1879/
MLA: "John Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player-1879/.
Chicago: "John Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player-1879/.
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