Jimmy Murphy

Football manager and player for Manchester United

Jimmy Murphy - Football manager and player for Manchester United
Born

August 8th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

November 14th, 1989
35 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Wales

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Played as a footballer and later managed Manchester United. Assisted in rebuilding the team after the Munich air disaster in 1958. Held the position of the team's assistant manager, contributing to the development of players and strategy during a transformative period for the club.

Managed Manchester United after the Munich air disaster

Served as assistant manager during the team's success

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