About Leo Murphy
Lived 1909 – 1999 (aged 89). Leo Murphy was an australian rules football player.
Leo Francis Murphy (7 August 1909 – 5 April 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1930s. He was the father of Fitzroy great John Murphy, and grandfather of Carlton's Marc Murphy; the trio was the first father-son-grandson combination in VFL/AFL history to have each played 100 games.
Murphy was a defender and played originally on the half back flank and the back pocket before moving to fullback. He won Hawthorn's 'Best and Fairest' award in 1936 and 1937, the first player from the club to go back to back.
Honours and achievements Individual 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1936, 1937 Hawthorn life member
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Who was Leo Murphy?
Australian rules footballer
When was Leo Murphy born?
Leo Murphy was born on 7 August 1909 in Heidelberg.
When did Leo Murphy die?
Leo Murphy died on 5 April 1999.
What was Leo Murphy's occupation?
Leo Murphy was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: Leo Murphy (Australian footballer)
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