Earl Murray
 Murray on a 1950 Bowman football card | |
| No. 30, 62, 72 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Guard / Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 16, 1926 Dayton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died: | July 14, 1994 (aged 67) Midlothian, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Dayton (KY) |
| College: | Purdue (1946–1949) |
| NFL draft: | 1950 / round: 4 / pick: 41 |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Earl William Murray (July 16, 1926 – July 14, 1994) was an American professional football guard who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Colts, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected by the Colts in the fourth round of the 1950 NFL draft after playing college football at Purdue University.
Early life and college
Earl William Murray was born on July 16, 1926, in Dayton, Kentucky.[1] He attended Dayton High School in Dayton.[1]
He was a member of the Purdue Boilermakers of Purdue University from 1946 to 1949.[1]
Professional career
Murray was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the fourth round, with the 41st overall pick, of the 1950 NFL draft.[2] He played in all 12 games, starting nine, for the Colts during the 1950 season and recovered one fumble.[2] The Colts finished the year with a 1–11 record.[3]
The Colts folded after the 1950 season, and the NFL placed their players in the 1951 NFL draft.[4] Murray was selected by the New York Giants in the 10th round, with the 122nd overall pick, of that year's draft.[2] He appeared in all 12 games, starting eight, for the Giants in 1951, catching one pass for negative four yards and recovering two fumbles.[2] The Giants finished the season with a 9–2–1 record.[5] He was released on September 25, 1952.[6]
Murray was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 1, 1952.[7] He played in 11 games, starting nine, for the Steelers during the 1952 season and returned one kick for 14 yards.[2] The Steelers 5–7 that year.[8] Murray was waived on September 22, 1953.[9]
Personal life
Bach served in the United States Marine Corps.[1] He died on July 14, 1994, in Midlothian, Virginia.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Earl Murray". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Earl Murray". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "1950 Baltimore Colts (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Joe Gootter, "Sport-o-Grams: Paterson Yankee," Paterson News, Jan. 10, 1952, p. 26.
- ^ "1951 New York Giants (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Tidwell Is Released By Pro Grid Giants". Lubbock Morning Avalanche. September 25, 1952. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Steelers Sign Tackle, Ex-Giant, Colt Gridder". The News-Star. Associated Press. October 2, 1952. pp. 9B. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "1952 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Bach Shakes Up Steelers Squad". The Mercury. Associated Press. September 22, 1953. Retrieved January 15, 2025.