Dale Bryan Murphy Net Worth
Dale Bryan Murphy Net Worth is
$2 Million
Dale Bryan Murphy Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves. Murphy won consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards (1982–1983), the National League's Silver Slugger Award four straight years (1982–1985), and the National League's Gold Glove award five straight years (1982–1986). | Full Name | Dale Murphy |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 12, 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Height | 6' 5" (1.96 m) |
| Profession | Baseball player |
| Education | Brigham Young University, Woodrow Wilson High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Nancy Murphy |
| Children | Jake Murphy, Tyson Murphy, McKay Murphy, Shawn Murphy, Madison Murphy, Travis Murphy, Taylor Murphy, Chad Murphy |
| Awards | National League Most Valuable Player Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Lives with his family in Alpine, Utah. [2004] |
| 2 | Came up through the Atlanta Braves' minor league system as a catcher, but troubles throwing the ball to second to nail base-stealers and knee problems from trying to catch veteran pitcher Phil Niekro's knuckleballs necessitated a move to the outfield. Murphy's career blossomed after that. |
| 3 | His conservative Mormon values never wavered, even during his career. He refused to give television interviews in the locker room unless he was fully dressed, and never allowed himself to be photographed with women embracing him. He also would pay teammates' dinner checks at restaurants, as long as alcohol wasn't on the tab. |
| 4 | A lifelong Conservative Republican, he has expressed interest in running for Governor of Utah under the Republican ticket. |
| 5 | Of all the baseball teams he has played for, his favorite team, and the one he is most proud of being part of, is the Atlanta Braves. When the Braves retired his jersey number, he said "In my heart, I will always be an Atlanta Brave.". |
| 6 | Inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 1995. |
| 7 | Drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the 5th overall pick in the 1974 draft. Had 3,733 Total Bases, 398 Home Runs, 1,266 RBI, 1,748 Strikeouts and 787 Extra-Base Hits in 18 seasons as Outfielder with the Atlanta Braves (1976-1990), Philadelphia Phillies (1990-1992) and Colorado Rockies (1993). |
| 8 | 1982 National League MVP for playing in all 162 Games and leading League in RBI (109). Also had .378 On-base percentage, .507 Slugging Percentage, 113 Runs, 303 Total Bases, 36 Home Runs, 93 Walks, 134 Strikeouts, 61 Extra-Base Hits and 264 Times on Base. |
| 9 | 1983 National League MVP for leading League in Slugging Percentage (.540) and RBI (121) in all 162 Games. Also had .302 Batting Average, .393 On-base Percentage, 131 Runs, 178 Hits, 318 Total Bases, 36 Home Runs, 90 Walks, 110 Strikeouts, 64 Extra-Base Hits and 270 Times on Base. |
| 10 | Member of 1982 National League Western Division Champion Atlanta Braves team. |
| 11 | Won 5 National League Gold Glove Awards as Outfielder (1982-1986). |
| 12 | Named to 7 National League All Star Teams (1980 and 1982-1987). |
| 13 | Finished 9th in voting for 1984 National League MVP and 7th in 1985. |
| 14 | Served for 3 years as president of the Boston (MA) Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| 15 | The Atlanta Journal and Constitution had a column in the 1980's called "Ask Dale Murphy." Children could write in their questions and if Murphy answered them in the newspaper, they would win free tickets and an autographed copy of the "Ask Dale Murphy" book. |
| 16 | NL MVP in 1982 and 1983. All-Star (1980, 1982-1987) |
| 17 | Drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the 5th overall pick in the 1974 draft. Had 2111 hits, 398 HRs, 1266 RBIs and 1748 SOs for a .265 BA in 18 seasons with the Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Colorado Rockies. |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime 9 | 2009-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| High Hopes: The Anatomy of a Winner | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself - Clubhouse Visitor |
| 2000 MLB All-Star Game | 2000 | TV Special | Himself - NL Honorary Captain |
| McKay: Million Dollar Missionary | 1994 | Video documentary | Narrator |
| Sunday Night Baseball | 1991 | TV Series | Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder |
| 1987 MLB All-Star Game | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - NL Outfielder |
| 1986 MLB All-Star Game | 1986 | TV Special | Himself - NL Center Fielder |
| 1985 MLB All-Star Game | 1985 | TV Special | Himself - NL Center Fielder |
| 1984 MLB All-Star Game | 1984 | TV Special | Himself - NL Center Fielder |
| 1983 MLB All-Star Game | 1983 | TV Special | Himself - NL Right Fielder |
| 1982 National League Championship Series | 1982 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Atlanta Braves Center Fielder / Left Fielder |
| 1982 MLB All-Star Game | 1982 | TV Special | Himself - NL Right Fielder |
| 1980 MLB All-Star Game | 1980 | TV Special | Himself - NL Outfielder |
Known for movies
McKay: Million Dollar Missionary (1994)
as Narrator
2000 MLB All-Star Game (2000)
as Himself - NL Honorary Captain
High Hopes: The Anatomy of a Winner (2003)
as Himself - Clubhouse Visitor
1980 MLB All-Star Game (1980)
as Himself - NL Outfielder