Mark Murphy (safety, born 1958)

For the Packers President & CEO, see Mark Murphy (safety, born 1955).
Mark Murphy
No. 37
Position: Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: (1958-04-22) April 22, 1958
Place of birth: Canton, Ohio
Career information
College: West Liberty State
Undrafted: 1980
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 20
Sacks: 11
Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Mark Steven Murphy (born April 22, 1958 in Canton, Ohio) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1980. He played college football at West Liberty State College.

Murphy was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1998.[1]

Professional career

Murphy was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1980. He played for the Packers from 1980 to 1991, starting 122 of 147 games at both safety positions. He finished his career with 20 interceptions, 11 sacks, and a touchdown.

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