Calvin Murray (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | October 18, 1958 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Middle Township, New Jersey | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||||||
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Leon Calvin Murray (born October 18, 1958 in Middle Township, New Jersey) is a former American football running back who played for two seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1981–1982. He also played in 1983 for the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League. He was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
College career
On September 22, 1979 in a game against Washington State, Murray set an Ohio State Buckeyes record for longest pass reception when he caught an 86-yard pass from Art Schlichter. Murray led the Buckeyes in rushing in 1979 and 1980. He led the Big Ten in rushing in 1980.[1] He was named team MVP in 1980, as voted by his teammates.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Murray was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He was released prior to the start of the 1981 season, but was re-signed on October 28 when Louie Giammona was knocked out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.[1]
Chicago Blitz
In 1983, Murray signed with the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League and was the 12th ranked rusher in the league that year.
Post Football, Calvin continues to reside in Columbus, Ohio. He spent several years as Purchasing Manager for Franklin University in downtown Columbus.
Personal
Murray's son, Cal, is a former running back for the Miami RedHawks.[2] He was drafted by Rhein Fire in the 22nd round of the 2007 NFL Europa Free Agent Draft.
Murray converted to Orthodox Judaism and adopted the Hebrew name Yosef.
References
- 1 2 "Eagles lose Giammona for remainder of season". The Ledger. Philadelphia. Associated Press. October 28, 1981. p. 9D. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
Player personnel director Carl Peterson said free agent halfback Calvin Murray, the team's fourth-round draft choice from Ohio State, had been added to the Eagles roster to replace Giammona. Murray led the Big 10 in rushing as a senior, and gained 21 yards on eight carries for the Eagles during the exhibition season. He also returned four kickoffs for 94 yards.
- ↑ "#43 Cal Murray". Miami Athletics Football. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
| Preceded by Jim Laughlin |
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Season MVP 1980 |
Succeeded by Art Schlichter |
| Preceded by Ron Springs |
Ohio State Buckeyes Starting Tailbacks 1979-1980 |
Succeeded by Tim Spencer |