- Born
- Birth nameDale Bryan Murphy
- Nickname
- Murph
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Dale Murphy was born on March 12, 1956 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He has been married to Nancy Thomas since October 27, 1979. They have eight children.
- SpouseNancy Thomas(October 27, 1979 - present) (8 children)
- His conservative Mormon values never wavered, even during his career. He refused to give television interviews in the locker room unless he was fully dressed, and never allowed himself to be photographed with women embracing him. He also would pay teammates' dinner checks at restaurants, as long as alcohol wasn't on the tab.
- Drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the 5th overall pick in the 1974 draft. Had 2111 hits, 398 HRs, 1266 RBIs and 1748 SOs for a .265 BA in 18 seasons with the Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Colorado Rockies.
- NL MVP in 1982 and 1983. All-Star (1980, 1982-1987)
- The Atlanta Journal and Constitution had a column in the 1980's called "Ask Dale Murphy." Children could write in their questions and if Murphy answered them in the newspaper, they would win free tickets and an autographed copy of the "Ask Dale Murphy" book.
- Served for 3 years as president of the Boston (MA) Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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