Dale Murphy

Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956, in Portland, Oregon) is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was twice the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP), playing for the Atlanta Braves, in 1982 and 1983, and he won the Silver Slugger Award—a newly-established award during Murphy's career (in 1980) - in the National League outfield four times. Murphy was outstanding in the outfield, winning the National League Go... more

Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956, in Portland, Oregon) is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was twice the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP), playing for the Atlanta Braves, in 1982 and 1983, and he won the Silver Slugger Award—a newly-established award during Murphy's career (in 1980) - in the National League outfield four times. Murphy was outstanding in the outfield, winning the National League Gold Glove award five consecutive years as a center fielder. Murphy also broke the long-standing Major League record record for the most home runs hit by any player in the month of April, indicating his ability to start the season hot with his bat; and Murphy also threatened the National League record for runs scored in a season (156), in 1983, before cooling off towards the end of the season. Dale Murphy is regarded by many as one of the premier players during the 1980s. His best years were with the Atlanta Braves, appearing in the All-Star... less