398 HR's, 1,266 RBI's and .265 career BA. He was a 2 time MVP - 1982 & 1983, 7 time All Star, and 5 time gold glover. Murphy mostly played outfield for the Braves, but also played for the Phillies and Rockies, he also played catcher and 1B. His number 3 was retired by the Braves, and he was a very clean guy, no drinking, drugs, he's a mormon. Even though he played in parts of 18 seasons, the first 2 and last 2 he barely played any games, so he really only played 14 full seasons. He was dominant during the 80's. His career number are right up there with Hall of Famer Reds Catcher/First Baseman Johnny Bench - 17 year career - 1967-1983 - 2,048 hits, 389 HR's, 1,376 RBI's and .267 lifetime hitter. What got Bench in was the fact he was on the Big Red Machine and won 3 World Series titles vs. none for Murphy, who was on some pretty bad Braves teams. I say vote him in, what do you think? And I think it's great he has been outspoken against steroids and Barry Bonds HR record.
2007-08-10
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