About John Murray
Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 93). John Murray was a British ice hockey player.
John Cyril Mole "Johnny" Murray (21 January 1923 – 18 November 2017) was a British professional ice hockey player, coach and administrator.
Early life Murray was born in Hampstead, London, England. He attended the Harlow Technical College.
Career Murray played for the Wembley Lions between 1939 and 1967 and also played on the national team on numerous occasions including the 1948 Winter Olympics in St Moritz. Latterly he was the national team captain and coach. After he retired from playing, Murray became a member of the British Ice Hockey Association and served on the British Olympic Committee. He was inducted into the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murray?
British professional ice hockey player (1924-2017)
When was John Murray born?
John Murray was born on 27 January 1924 in Hampstead.
When did John Murray die?
John Murray died on 18 November 2017 in Miami.
What was John Murray's occupation?
John Murray was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was John Murray?
John Murray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murray (ice hockey, born 1923)
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