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Larry Murphy

1961 - Today

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Lawrence Thomas Murphy (born March 8, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played over 20 years in the National Hockey League, suiting up for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings. He won two back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, the first of two being with Pittsburgh in 1991 and 1992; and then with Detroit in 1997 and 1998. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Larry Murphy is the 460th most popular hockey player, the 1,337th most popular biography from Canada and the 84th most popular Canadian Hockey Player.

Larry Murphy, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1961, is most famous for his successful NHL career, during which he won two Stanley Cups and was known for his offensive skills as a defenseman. He is also recognized for his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Among people born in 1961, Larry Murphy ranks 1,050Before him are Amina Mohamed, John Moolenaar, Wendell Brown, Brian McDermott, Huw Edwards, and Gary Mabbutt. After him are David Cicilline, Blyth Tait, John Costelloe, Thurl Bailey, Joke Silva, and Michael Azerrad.

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Among HOCKEY PLAYERS In Canada

Among hockey players born in Canada, Larry Murphy ranks 84Before him are Brad Marchand (1988), Brian Bellows (1964), Chris Osgood (1972), Carey Price (1987), Eric Staal (1984), and Rick Nash (1984). After him are Mitch Marner (1997), Ryan Getzlaf (1985), P. K. Subban (1989), Curtis Joseph (1967), Jordan Staal (1988), and Mike Comrie (1980).