Johnny Murphy Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Johnny Murphy Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Johnny Murphy:

Johnny Murphy (full name: John Joseph Murphy; Fireman, Grandma, Fordham Johnny) played pitcher from 1932 until 1947 for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. He played for the Yankees from 1932 - 1946 and Red Sox in 1947. Over 13 seasons, he started 40 games, won 93 games, struck out 378 batters, and had a 3.50 ERA. Born on July 14, 1908 in New York, NY, Murphy stood 6' 2" and weighed 190 lb. He attended Fordham Prep (Bronx, NY) high school. His debut was on May 19, 1932 and he played his final game on September 16, 1947. Common misspellings of his name include Fireman Grandma Fordham John Joseph jonny jonnie johny Johnny johnnie johney john johhny murphey Murphy.