Walter L. Murphy
Walter L. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| Nominated by | Jeanne Shaheen |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Nadeau |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Lynn |
| Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court | |
| In office 1983–2000 | |
| Nominated by | John H. Sununu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1937 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2025 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Joan Elizabeth Hjelm
(m. 1962) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BS) Boston College (JD) |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1966–1969 | Plymouth HS (NH) (Asst.) |
| 1970–1971 | Plymouth State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–6 (college) |
Walter Leonard Murphy (December 11, 1937 – January 29, 2025) was an American jurist who served as a justice on the New Hampshire Superior Court from 1983 to 2003 and was the first football coach at Plymouth State University. In 1985 Murphy ruled in a case between Dartmouth College and their head football coach, Joe Yukica, that resulted in Yukica regaining his job.