Dennis Murphy (sports entrepreneur)

Dennis Murphy
Born About 1927
Occupation Sports entrepreneur.
Known for World Team Tennis (Founder)
Roller Hockey International (Founder)
World Hockey Association (Co-founder)
American Basketball Association (Co-founder)

Dennis Arthur Murphy (born about 1927) is a sports entrepreneur.

Murphy co-founded (with Gary Davidson) the World Hockey Association and the American Basketball Association. He also founded Roller Hockey International and World Team Tennis. [1]

Honours

From 1973 and 1979, the Dennis A. Murphy Trophy was presented to the best defenceman of the World Hockey Association.[2]

In 2010, Murphy was part of the initial group of individuals elected to the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Meet the American Sports Legend and Pioneer You've Probably Never Heard Of | The Reno Dispatch
  2. ↑ WHAhockey.com - Awards and Individual Stats
  3. ↑ WHA Hall of Fame Members
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