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Joseph Patrick Murphy (born October 16, 1967) is a Canadian former professional hockey player who was chosen first overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. Murphy won Calder Cup and NCAA championships before reaching the NHL.
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Right Wing
- 1986–2001
A former No. 1 NHL pick, a Stanley Cup champion, and a multi-millionaire who lost everything and ended up living on the streets of northern Ontario. How did Joe Murphy go from a star of the game to a homeless man? Read his story of struggles with post-concussion trauma, family issues, and mental health.
Nov 18, 2020 · Former NHL player Joe Murphy suffered brain trauma from a hit in 1991 and became homeless and addicted. Journalist Rick Westhead investigates the link between hockey and brain injuries in his book and documentary.
Aug 21, 2020 · REGINA -- Joe Murphy, a former NHL player and 1990 Stanley Cup winner is living on the streets in Regina. He was one of the most promising hockey players of his generation, after being selected...
Joe Murphy, a former NHL player and 1990 Stanley Cup winner is living on the streets in Canada. Murphy should’ve been enjoying a comfortable retirement. He was a former first overall pick — the first U.S. college hockey player to ever be drafted first overall — won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, and enjoyed a 15-season ...
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Joe Murphy is a former NHL player who played for six teams from 1986 to 2001. He scored 528 goals and 295 assists for 810 points in 779 games, and won a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990.
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Oct 8, 2020 · Joe Murphy, a former NHL player, went from winning a championship to living in the bush after suffering from concussions and addiction. Rick Westhead, a TSN correspondent, explores Murphy's story and the legal battle over brain injuries in hockey.
