Mark Murphy (safety, born 1955)

For other people named Mark Murphy, see Mark Murphy (disambiguation).

Mark Murphy

Position(s) Safety Jersey #(s) 29
Born	July 13, 1955 (1955-07-13) (age 56) Williamsville, New York
Career information
Year(s)	1977–1984
Undrafted in 1977
College	Colgate
Professional teams
As player Washington Redskins (1977–1984) As administrator Green Bay Packers (CEO/President) (2007–present)
Career stats
Games played	109
Interceptions	27
Sacks	2.0
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl selection (1983) 70 Greatest Redskins Super Bowl champion (XVII)

Mark Hodge Murphy (born July 13, 1955 in Williamsville, New York) is the current President & Chief Executive Officer of the Green Bay Packers, an American Football franchise competing in the National Football League. Prior to that, he was the athletic director at Northwestern University and Colgate University. He also enjoyed a successful playing career in the NFL as a safety for the Washington Redskins for eight seasons from 1977 to 1984.

Football player

Murphy played college football at Colgate University before his NFL career and while playing for the Redskins he obtained an MBA from American University's Kogod School of Business in 1983. Murphy graduated with a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1988.^[1]

Murphy played in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XVIII with the Washington Redskins. He played a key role in the Redskins 27–17 Super Bowl XVII win over the Miami Dolphins, recording a second half interception of Miami quarterback David Woodley's pass with the Dolphins on Washington's 37-yard line.

Murphy's best season was in 1983, when he led the NFL with nine interceptions and returned them for 127 yards. He finished his eight season career with 27 interceptions and 282 return yards, along with six fumble recoveries for 22 returns yards, in 109 games. He also made the Pro Bowl in 1982 and 1983.

Murphy was the Redskins representative to the NFL Players Association. He played a visible role in the players' strike that caused the cancellation of seven games during the 1982 season. He suspected that the Redskins' decision to release him after the 1983 season and the reluctance of any other team to sign him was retribution for his union activity.

Sports executive

Murphy moved back to Hamilton, New York, to become the athletic director at Colgate University in the late 1980s through until 2003. Murphy then lived in Evanston and served as the athletic director at Northwestern University. On December 3, 2007, he was revealed as the new Green Bay Packers President and CEO.^[2] On February 6, 2011, Mark Murphy's Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV, giving Murphy his second Super Bowl victory.^[3] On February 27, 2011, Murphy was a guest on the Chalk Them Up radio show, discussing the Packers' Super Bowl championship.

References

1. ^ "Mark Murphy". Green Bay Packers. http://www.packers.com/team/staff/murphy_mark/. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
2. ^ "Mark H. Murphy Named Green Bay Packers President And CEO". Green Bay Packers. 2007-12-03. Archived from the original on 2007-12-13. http://web.archive.org/web/20071213054508/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/03/1/. Retrieved 2007-12-03. 
3. ^ "Mark Murphy '77 Wins Second Super Bowl Trophy". Colgate University. 2011-02-07. http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/news/2011/2/7/FB_0207113208.aspx. 

External links

• Murphy's stats

Preceded by Bob Harlan

Green Bay Packers President 2008–present

Succeeded by incumbent

Preceded by Rick Taylor

Northwestern University Athletic Director 2004–2008

Succeeded by Jim Phillips

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Name	Murphy, Mark H.
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Date of birth	1955-07-13
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