About John Murphy
Lived 1858 – 1905 (aged 46–47). John Murphy was an American baseball player.
John Henry Murphy (1858 – March 7, 1905) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball in 1884 with Altoona Mountain City and the Wilmington Quicksteps. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murphy?
American pitcher. born 1858
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born in 1858 in Philadelphia.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 7 March 1905 in Philadelphia.
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 (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murphy. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-baseball-player/.
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