Dale Murphy
Dale Murphy
Dale Bryan Murphyis a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–93, he played for three different teams, but is best noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves. Murphy won consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards, the National League's Silver Slugger Award four straight years, and the National League's Gold Glove Award five straight years. He is an inductee to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth12 March 1956
CityPortland, OR
CountryUnited States of America
Luke Appling helped me hit the ball on a line and not commit too early.
He plays an all-around game and has fun out there, ... He's going to be a fun player to watch throughout his career.
He handles himself well, ... He's got a maturity that I know I didn't have at that age.
Dedicated to my parents, Charles and Betty Murphy, and to my wife, Nancy. Anything good that has come to my life has been because of your example, guidance, and love.
One of the more challenging things in life is not being the guy who does the cheating, but not saying anything about it and going along with it.
To go to hospitals and see people fight and overcome cystic fibrosis or cancer or any number of illnesses is to see courage that is humbling. And athletes constantly need to be humbled.
You don't usually get treated unfairly. You usually get what you deserve.
When you come right down to it, I guess I really am pretty bland.