Jack Murphy (sportswriter)

Jack Murphy
Born(1923-02-05)February 5, 1923
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
DiedSeptember 24, 1980(1980-09-24) (aged 57)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationSportswriter
RelativesBob Murphy (brother)

Jack Murphy (February 5, 1923 September 24, 1980) was a sportswriter and columnist for the San Diego Union newspaper from 1951–1980. Jack Murphy Stadium was named in his honor. He was affectionately referred to by fans simply as "The Murph" and "El Murph" by Spanish speakers.