Johnny Murphy

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John Joseph Murphy (Fireman, Grandma, or Fordham Johnny)

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
School Fordham University
Debut May 19, 1932
Final Game September 16, 1947
Born July 14, 1908 in New York, NY USA
Died January 14, 1970 in New York, NY USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Johnny Murphy was one of the ten best relievers according to The Relief Pitcher for being the most dominant reliever of his era.

Murphy went on the voluntarily retired list in April 1944 to remain in war work.

After his playing career, Murphy was a scout for the Boston Red Sox in 1948, and was the farm director of the Red Sox from 1948 to 1960. He then signed on with the New York Mets as chief scout in 1961, moving to assistant GM from 1962 to 1967. Murphy was General Manager of the Mets from 1968 until his death. Murphy also filled as a coach for the Mets in 1968. He was the General Manager of the Miracle Mets.

Preceded by
Bing Devine

New York Mets General Manager
1968-1969

Succeeded by
Bob Scheffing

[edit] Notable Achievements

3-time AL All-Star (1937-1939)
4-time AL Saves Leader (1938, 1939, 1941 & 1942)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1934)
Won six World Series with the New York Yankees (1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941 & 1943)