Cal Murphy
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Cal Murphy is a Scout
for the Indianapolis Colts
of the National Football League
. Murphy gained notoriety in the Canadian Football League
as a coach and/or General Manager for nine Grey Cup
Championship teams, earning a spot in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
.
in 1932. His father, William Murphy, a senior executive with Coca-Cola
, moved the family to Vancouver
. He attended Vancouver College
, a K-12 independent Catholic school for boys served by the Congregation of Christian Brothers
in British Columbia, where he was a football standout. He then starred with the University of British Columbia
Thunderbirds as a left-handed quarterback
and defensive back
, and played a brief stint with the British Columbia Lions
of the CFL in 1956. Murphy then turned to education, returning to Vancouver College and taking over the reins as Head Coach in 1960–61. He led the Fighting Irish to their only undefeated season. He pursued his Master's Degree at while an assistant coach at Eastern Washington University
under Head Coach Dave Holmes. Murphy followed Holmes to the University of Hawaii Rainbows, and became part of the most successful coaching tenure in Hawaii history. (From 1968–1974, UH won 67 percent of its games and never suffered a losing season.) In 1973, Murphy left Hawaii for the San Jose State Spartans
(1973) under Head Coach Darryl Rogers
.
with the BC Lions
under Head Coach Eagle Keys
, and became Head Coach after game six in the 1975 season
. He was fired after the 1976 season
, and moved on to spend the 1977
Grey Cup
championship season
in Montreal with the Alouettes
under Head Coach Marv Levy
. In 1978
, he took the job as offensive line coach
with the Edmonton Eskimos
under head coach Hugh Campbell
, and from 1978 through 1982
, Edmonton won an unprecedented five consecutive Grey Cup championships with the talents of football greats such as Tom Wilkinson
, Larry Highbaugh
, and Warren Moon
.
In 1983
, Murphy was hired by Paul Robson of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
and spent 14 years as Head Coach and General Manager. Almost immediately, Murphy set the tone that would define his career in Winnipeg as a tenacious competitor. He developed a reputation for finding top talent, and developed one of the most feared defenses in CFL history with the likes of Tyrone Jones, James "Wild" West
, and Aaron Brown. In a controversial move, he traded away strong-armed and popular starting QB Dieter Brock
to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
for the smarts of lesser known QB Tom Clements. Although Clements would suffer a season-ending collarbone injury, and the Bombers would lose in the 1983 Western Final
to the BC Lions, they would crush the Brock-led Tiger-Cats in 1984
by a score of 47–17 in a frigid Grey Cup
in Edmonton
, bringing the city of Winnipeg its first Grey Cup in 22 years.
Murphy was awarded the Annis Stukus Trophy
for Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1984. The Blue Bombers appeared in five Grey Cups under his tenure as GM and Head Coach, winning three in 1984, 1988
, 1990
. He earned a reputation for his often cantankerous personality. His Irish tenacity and competitiveness earned him the tongue in cheek media moniker of "kindly Cal". He was an outspoken opponent of CFL expansion to the United States
, believing it put a risk to the uniqueness of the Canadian game, and challenged the goodwill relationship long-maintained with the NFL
.
Murphy finished up his illustrious CFL career in Regina with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
from 1997
to 1999
. In 2000, he coached with the Frankfurt Galaxy
in NFL Europe
, followed by a brief stint with Chicago Enforcers
in the XFL
. Murphy was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
in 2004, and is currently a scout for the Super Bowl
Champion Indianapolis Colts
.
presented Cal Murphy with the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
in recognition of the significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada.
Murphy's eldest son, Mike, is a scout with the NFL's Miami Dolphins
, and son-in-law, Sammy Garza
, is a scout with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys
. Cal has seven children named Carol (Irish), Mike, Barb, Erin, Shannon, Brian, known as the slap happy joker and Coast Guard officer based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kelly. Murphy also has nine grandchildren with two having been born in March 2009.
Scout (sport)
In professional sports, scouts are trained talent evaluators who travel extensively for the purposes of watching athletes play their chosen sports and determining whether their set of skills and talents represent what is needed by the scout's organization...
for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. Murphy gained notoriety in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
as a coach and/or General Manager for nine Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
Championship teams, earning a spot in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit corporation, located in Hamilton, Ontario, that celebrates great achievements in Canadian football. It is an open to the public institution. It includes displays about the Canadian Football League, Canadian university football and Canadian...
.
Early life
Murphy, one of seven children, was born in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
in 1932. His father, William Murphy, a senior executive with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
, moved the family to Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
. He attended Vancouver College
Vancouver College
Vancouver College is an all-boys university-preparatory Catholic school located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. VC's elementary and secondary programs have a combined population of over 1,000 students. Despite its Catholic denomination, it is open to all...
, a K-12 independent Catholic school for boys served by the Congregation of Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
in British Columbia, where he was a football standout. He then starred with the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
Thunderbirds as a left-handed quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
and defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
, and played a brief stint with the British Columbia Lions
British Columbia Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
of the CFL in 1956. Murphy then turned to education, returning to Vancouver College and taking over the reins as Head Coach in 1960–61. He led the Fighting Irish to their only undefeated season. He pursued his Master's Degree at while an assistant coach at Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is an American public, coeducational university located in Cheney, Washington.Founded in 1882, the university is academically divided into four colleges: Arts and Letters; Business and Public Administration; Science, Health and Engineering; and Social & Behavioral...
under Head Coach Dave Holmes. Murphy followed Holmes to the University of Hawaii Rainbows, and became part of the most successful coaching tenure in Hawaii history. (From 1968–1974, UH won 67 percent of its games and never suffered a losing season.) In 1973, Murphy left Hawaii for the San Jose State Spartans
San José State Spartans
The San Jose State Spartans is the name of the athletic teams representing San Jose State University. SJSU sports teams compete in the Western Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I level...
(1973) under Head Coach Darryl Rogers
Darryl Rogers
Darryl Dale Rogers is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at California State University, Fresno , San Jose State University , Michigan State University , and Arizona State University , compiling a career college football record of 126–77–7...
.
Coaching career
Cal Murphy joined the CFL coaching ranks in 19741974 CFL season
The 1974 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 21st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 17th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1974:...
with the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
under Head Coach Eagle Keys
Eagle Keys
Eagle Keys is a former Canadian football player and coach and is currently the fifth most winningest Head Coach in the Canadian Football League...
, and became Head Coach after game six in the 1975 season
1975 BC Lions season
The 1975 BC Lions finished in 5th place in the West Division with a 6–10 record and failed to make the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-1975 CFL All-Stars:*C – Al Wilson, CFL All-Star...
. He was fired after the 1976 season
1976 CFL season
The 1976 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 23rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 19th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1976:...
, and moved on to spend the 1977
1977 CFL season
The 1977 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 24th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 20th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1977:...
Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
championship season
1977 Montreal Alouettes season
The 1977 Montreal Alouettes finished the season in 1st place in the East Division with a 11–5–0 record and won the Grey Cup. The Alouettes set CFL attendance records for the most attended regular season game with 69,093 fans attending the September 6 match-up with the Toronto Argonauts and for the...
in Montreal with the Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
under Head Coach Marv Levy
Marv Levy
Marvin Daniel Levy is a former American and Canadian football coach, front office executive and author.He is a former professional football coach, in the CFL as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes , and in the NFL as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills , coaching the Bills...
. In 1978
1978 CFL season
The 1978 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 25th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 21st Canadian Football League season.-Final regular season standings:...
, he took the job as offensive line coach
Offensive line coach
The offensive line coach is a coaching position in gridiron football that is in charge of the offensive line. This role is very common in the CFL, NFL, and college football programs. The offensive line coach serves the offense, which is led by the offensive coordinator....
with the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
under head coach Hugh Campbell
Hugh Campbell
Hugh Campbell is a former American football and Canadian football player, coach, and executive. He served as a head coach in three different professional gridiron football leagues: the Canadian Football League, the United States Football League and the National Football League. Campbell retired...
, and from 1978 through 1982
1982 CFL season
The 1982 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 29th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 25th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1982:After the 1981 season the Montreal Alouettes folded...
, Edmonton won an unprecedented five consecutive Grey Cup championships with the talents of football greats such as Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson (football player)
Tom Wilkinson was a football quarterback for several teams in the Canadian Football League.He was born in Iowa on January 4, 1943 but moved to Wyoming with his parents in 1945. Tom Wilkinson played high school football in the small town of Greybull, Wyoming. He is the second of three professional...
, Larry Highbaugh
Larry Highbaugh
Larry Highbaugh is a former defensive back for the British Columbia Lions from 1971-1972 and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1972-1983 of the Canadian Football League...
, and Warren Moon
Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon is a former American professional gridiron football quarterback who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs...
.
In 1983
1983 CFL season
The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1983:...
, Murphy was hired by Paul Robson of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
and spent 14 years as Head Coach and General Manager. Almost immediately, Murphy set the tone that would define his career in Winnipeg as a tenacious competitor. He developed a reputation for finding top talent, and developed one of the most feared defenses in CFL history with the likes of Tyrone Jones, James "Wild" West
James West (football player)
James West was a linebacker who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League for three different teams. He won two Grey Cups for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers...
, and Aaron Brown. In a controversial move, he traded away strong-armed and popular starting QB Dieter Brock
Dieter Brock
Ralph "Dieter" Brock , is a former Canadian Football League and National Football League player and now works as a coach...
to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
for the smarts of lesser known QB Tom Clements. Although Clements would suffer a season-ending collarbone injury, and the Bombers would lose in the 1983 Western Final
1983 CFL season
The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1983:...
to the BC Lions, they would crush the Brock-led Tiger-Cats in 1984
1984 CFL season
The 1984 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 31st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 27th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1984:...
by a score of 47–17 in a frigid Grey Cup
72nd Grey Cup
The 72nd Grey Cup was the 1984 Canadian Football League championship game that was played at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats...
in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, bringing the city of Winnipeg its first Grey Cup in 22 years.
Murphy was awarded the Annis Stukus Trophy
Annis Stukus Trophy
The Annis Stukus Trophy is a Canadian Football League trophy, which is presented annually by the Edmonton Eskimos Alumni Association to the Coach of the Year, as determined by the members of the Football Reporters of Canada...
for Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1984. The Blue Bombers appeared in five Grey Cups under his tenure as GM and Head Coach, winning three in 1984, 1988
76th Grey Cup
The 76th Grey Cup was the 1988 Canadian Football League championship game that was played at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, between the BC Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Blue Bombers defeated the favoured Lions 22-21...
, 1990
78th Grey Cup
The 78th Grey Cup was the 1990 Canadian Football League championship game played between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC...
. He earned a reputation for his often cantankerous personality. His Irish tenacity and competitiveness earned him the tongue in cheek media moniker of "kindly Cal". He was an outspoken opponent of CFL expansion to the United States
CFL USA
The term CFL USA refers to the abortive expansion of the Canadian Football League into the United States in the early-to-mid 1990s. The 1993 CFL season saw the addition of the first American team to the league, the Sacramento Gold Miners...
, believing it put a risk to the uniqueness of the Canadian game, and challenged the goodwill relationship long-maintained with the NFL
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
.
Murphy finished up his illustrious CFL career in Regina with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
from 1997
1997 CFL season
The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1997:...
to 1999
1999 CFL season
-1999 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Danny McManus , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike O'Shea , Toronto Argonauts*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Calvin Tiggle , Hamilton Tiger-Cats...
. In 2000, he coached with the Frankfurt Galaxy
Frankfurt Galaxy
The Frankfurt Galaxy was a professional American football team that originally played in the World League of American Football and later in the resurrected NFL Europe. The team was based in Frankfurt, Germany and played in the Commerzbank-Arena, formerly called the Waldstadion.-History:In 1991, the...
in NFL Europe
NFL Europe
NFL Europe was an American football league which operated in Europe from 1991 until 2007. Backed by the National Football League , the largest professional American football league in the United States, it was founded as the World League of American Football to serve as a type of spring league...
, followed by a brief stint with Chicago Enforcers
Chicago Enforcers
The Chicago Enforcers were a short-lived American football team based in Chicago, Illinois at Soldier Field. This team was part of the failed XFL begun by Vince McMahon of World Wrestling Entertainment and by NBC, a major television network in the United States...
in the XFL
XFL
The XFL was a professional American football league that played for one season in 2001. The league was founded by Vince McMahon, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of WWE...
. Murphy was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit corporation, located in Hamilton, Ontario, that celebrates great achievements in Canadian football. It is an open to the public institution. It includes displays about the Canadian Football League, Canadian university football and Canadian...
in 2004, and is currently a scout for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
Champion Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
.
CFL Coaching record
| Team | |Regular Season | BC 1975 BC Lions season The 1975 BC Lions finished in 5th place in the West Division with a 6–10 record and failed to make the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-1975 CFL All-Stars:*C – Al Wilson, CFL All-Star... |
1975 1975 CFL season The 1975 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 22nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 18th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1975:... |
5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 5th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC 1976 BC Lions season The 1976 BC Lions finished in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record and failed to make the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-Awards and records:... |
1976 1976 CFL season The 1976 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 23rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 19th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1976:... |
5 | 9 | 2 | .375 | 4th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs | ||
| BC Total | 10 | 14 | 2 | .423 | 0 West Division Championships |
- | - | 0 Grey Cups | |||
| WPG 1983 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1983 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 9–7 record. They appeared in the West Final but lost 39–21 to the BC Lions.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Schedule:-West Semi-Final:-West Final:-References:... |
1983 1983 CFL season The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1983:... |
7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 2nd in West Division | 1 | 1 | Lost in Division Finals | ||
| WPG 1984 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1984 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 11–4–1 record. They closed out the season by winning the Grey Cup 47–17 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Their first Grey Cup victory since 1962.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
1984 1984 CFL season The 1984 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 31st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 27th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1984:... |
11 | 4 | 1 | .712 | 2nd in West Division | 3 | 0 | Won Grey Cup 72nd Grey Cup The 72nd Grey Cup was the 1984 Canadian Football League championship game that was played at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
||
| WPG 1985 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1985 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 12–4 record. They faced the BC Lions in the West Final for the third straight year... |
1985 1985 CFL season The 1985 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 32nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 28th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1985:... |
12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 2nd in West Division | 1 | 1 | Lost in Division Finals | ||
| WPG 1986 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1986 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 11–7 record. They played in the West Semi-Final but lost to the BC Lions.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
1986 1986 CFL season The 1986 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 33rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 29th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1986:... |
11 | 7 | 0 | .611 | 3rd in West Division | 0 | 1 | Lost in Division Semi-Finals | ||
| WPG 1993 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1993 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 1st place in the East Division with a 14–4 record. They appeared in the Grey Cup for the second straight year but lost to the Edmonton Eskimos.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Season schedule:... |
1993 1993 CFL season The 1993 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 40th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 36th Canadian Football League season.-CFL news in 1993:... |
14 | 4 | 0 | .778 | 1st in East Division | 1 | 1 | Lost Grey Cup 81st Grey Cup The 81st Grey Cup was the 1993 Canadian Football League championship game played between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta... |
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| WPG 1994 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1994 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 1st place in the East Division with a 13–5 record. They attempted to make a third straight Grey Cup appearance, but they lost to Baltimore in the East Final.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:... |
1994 1994 CFL season The 1994 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 41st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 37th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1994:... |
13 | 5 | 0 | .722 | 1st in East Division | 1 | 1 | Lost in Division Finals | ||
| WPG 1995 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1995 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 5th place in the North Division with a 7–11 record. They faced the Baltimore Stallions in a South Division Semi-Final match, becoming the first CFL team to use the crossover rule.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
1995 1995 CFL season The 1995 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 42nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 38th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1995:... |
7 | 11 | 0 | .389 | 5th in North Division | 0 | 1 | Lost in Division Semi-Finals | ||
| WPG 1996 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 1996 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 3rd place in the West division with a 9–9 record. They appeared in the West Semi-Final.-CFL Draft:-Season standings:-Season schedule:-West Semi-Final:-References:... |
1996 1996 CFL season The 1996 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1996:... |
9 | 9 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in West Division | 0 | 1 | Lost in Division Semi-Finals | ||
| WPG Total | 84 | 51 | 1 | .621 | 2 East Division Championships |
7 | 7 | 1 Grey Cup | |||
| SSK 1999 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1999 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 4th place in the West division with a 3–15 record and missed the playoffs. It was their lowest win total for a season since the 2–14 1980 season.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Season schedule:... |
1999 1999 CFL season -1999 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Danny McManus , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike O'Shea , Toronto Argonauts*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Calvin Tiggle , Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
3 | 15 | 0 | .167 | 5th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs | ||
| SSK Total | 3 | 15 | 0 | .167 | 0 West Division Championships |
- | - | 0 Grey Cups | |||
| CFL Total | 97 | 80 | 3 | .547 | 2 East Division Championships |
7 | 7 | 1 Grey Cup | |||
Personal life
After suffering heart attacks in 1978 and 1985, in 1992 Murphy underwent emergency heart bypass surgery that kept him alive before being saved by a last-second donor and successful heart transplant surgery. In January 1993, the Governor General of CanadaGovernor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
presented Cal Murphy with the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada...
in recognition of the significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada.
Murphy's eldest son, Mike, is a scout with the NFL's Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and son-in-law, Sammy Garza
Sammy Garza
Samuel Mayorga Garza Jr. is a former professional quarterback in the NFL & CFL.After being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the eighth round of the 1987 NFL Draft, Garza was cut in the pre-season. He then signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Replacement player...
, is a scout with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. Cal has seven children named Carol (Irish), Mike, Barb, Erin, Shannon, Brian, known as the slap happy joker and Coast Guard officer based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kelly. Murphy also has nine grandchildren with two having been born in March 2009.