Kevin Murphy (lineman)
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| Born: | July 4, 1965 Syracuse, New York | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | Boston University | ||||||||||||
| Position: | Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman | ||||||||||||
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Kevin Murphy (born July 4, 1965) is a former American football lineman who played two seasons in the Arena Football League with the New England Steamrollers and Albany Firebirds. Murphy played college football at Boston University and attended West Genesee High School in Camillus, New York.[1][2]
Early years
Murphy played high school football for the West Genesee High School Wildcats. He also participated in wrestling for the Wildcats.[3]
College career
Murphy played college football for the Boston University Terriers. He earned NCAA Division I-AA All-American and Yankee Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors as a defensive tackle in 1986.[4][5][6] He also earned First Team All-Yankee Conference honors in 1986.[7] Murphy was inducted into Boston University's Scarlet Key Society in 1990.[8]
Professional career
New England Steamrollers
Murphy played for the New England Steamrollers in 1988, earning Second Team All-Arena honors.[9]
Albany Firebirds
Murphy played for the Albany Firebirds in 1990, garnering First Team All-Arena recognition.[9]
References
- ^ "West Genesee Sr. High School". tree52.com. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "KEVIN MURPHY". classmates.com. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "Wrestlers nip West Genny; Rob Allen scores 100th win" (PDF). Baldwinsville Messenger. February 2, 1983. p. 10. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "1986 Yankee Conference Football". jonfmorse.com. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ Blevins, Dave (2012). College Football Awards: All National and Conference Winners Through 2010. McFarland. p. 167.
- ^ "Football". Orlando Sentinel. November 24, 1986. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS" (PDF). grfx.cstv.com. p. 128. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ "Scarlet Key Award". goterriers.com. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ a b "Kevin Murphy". arenafan.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.