- 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.
- Finished 9th in voting for 1984 National League MVP and 7th in 1985.
- Named to 7 National League All Star Teams (1980 and 1982-1987).
- Won 5 National League Gold Glove Awards as Outfielder (1982-1986).
- Member of 1982 National League Western Division Champion Atlanta Braves team.
- 1983 National League MVP for leading League in Slugging Percentage (.540) and RBI (121) in all 162 Games. Also had .302 Batting Average, .393 On-base Percentage, 131 Runs, 178 Hits, 318 Total Bases, 36 Home Runs, 90 Walks, 110 Strikeouts, 64 Extra-Base Hits and 270 Times on Base.
- 1982 National League MVP for playing in all 162 Games and leading League in RBI (109). Also had .378 On-base percentage, .507 Slugging Percentage, 113 Runs, 303 Total Bases, 36 Home Runs, 93 Walks, 134 Strikeouts, 61 Extra-Base Hits and 264 Times on Base.
- Drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the 5th overall pick in the 1974 draft. Had 3,733 Total Bases, 398 Home Runs, 1,266 RBI, 1,748 Strikeouts and 787 Extra-Base Hits in 18 seasons as Outfielder with the Atlanta Braves (1976-1990), Philadelphia Phillies (1990-1992) and Colorado Rockies (1993).
- Inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 1995.
- Of all the baseball teams he has played for, his favorite team, and the one he is most proud of being part of, is the Atlanta Braves. When the Braves retired his jersey number, he said "In my heart, I will always be an Atlanta Brave.".
- A lifelong Conservative Republican, he has expressed interest in running for Governor of Utah under the Republican ticket.
- Came up through the Atlanta Braves' minor league system as a catcher, but troubles throwing the ball to second to nail base-stealers and knee problems from trying to catch veteran pitcher Phil Niekro's knuckleballs necessitated a move to the outfield. Murphy's career blossomed after that.
- Lives with his family in Alpine, Utah. (2004)
- Was introduced to Mormonism in 1978 by former teammate Barry Bonnell.
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