Larry Murphy (ice hockey)

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1961) Ice hockey player Larry Murphy Hockey Hall of Fame, 2004 Murphy with the Washington Capitals in 1987Born (1961-03-08) March 8, 1961 (age 65)Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaHeight 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)Position DefenceShot RightPlayed for Los Angeles KingsWashington CapitalsMinnesota North StarsPittsburgh PenguinsToronto Maple LeafsDetroit Red WingsNational team CanadaNHL draft 4th overall, 1980Los Angeles KingsPlaying career 1980–2001 Medal record Representing Canada Ice hockey Canada Cup 1991 Canada Ice Hockey 1987 Canada Ice Hockey World Championships 1985 Canada Lawrence Thomas Murphy (born March 8, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played over 20 years in the National Hockey League, suiting up for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings. A durable player lauded for his perseverance and longevity with offensive capabilities, Murphy set the rookie record the most points scored by a defenceman with 76 for the Kings in 1981. He was traded in 1983 to the Capitals, where he had four 50-point season