Larry Murphy
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About
Hall of Fame defenseman who played for six NHL teams in his 21-year-career. He was a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and three-time NHL All-Star.
Before Fame
He was drafted fourth overall by the L.A. Kings in 1980 and set NHL records for most points and assists by a rookie defenseman.
Trivia
He went from being the scapegoat on a failing team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, to starring in a Stanley Cup-winning one, the Detroit Red Wings, during the 1996-97 season.
Family Life
He grew up in Scarborough, Ontario Province, Canada. He married Nancy Murphy.
Associated With
He won two Stanley Cups alongside fellow defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom on the Detroit Red Wings.
