About Willie Murray
Born 1940. Willie Murray is a British bowls player.
William "Willie" Murray is a Northern Irish international lawn and indoor bowler who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography Murray started bowling aged just 14
Murray represented the Northern Irish team at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, where he competed in the fours event, with Michael Dunlop, Jimmy Donnelly and Willie Watson.
Murray was runner-up in the singles at the 1970 Irish National Bowls Championships and went on to win the fours' titles in 1974 and 1980 and the singles and triples' titles in 1975.
He won a bronze medal in the triples at the 1976 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Willie Murray?
Irish lawn and indoor bowler
When was Willie Murray born?
Willie Murray was born in 1940.
What is Willie Murray's occupation?
Willie Murray is a bowls player.
What nationality is Willie Murray?
Willie Murray is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Murray (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Murray. https://biography.guide/willie-murray-bowls-player/
MLA: "Willie Murray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-murray-bowls-player/.
Chicago: "Willie Murray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-murray-bowls-player/.
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