Jack Murphy

WHO WAS JACK MURPHY? HIS STATUE AT NEW SNAPDRAGON STADIUM DOESN'T SAY

By J.W. August, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  Jack Murphy and his dog Abe outside Snapdragon Stadium. Photo by J.W. August

August 18, 2022 (San Diego) - Jack Murphy was a mover and shaker in San Diego’s sports world. His statue once greeted fans exiting the trolley at the main entrance of “the Murph,” a nickname attached to former Qualcomm Stadium. 


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