Allen Murphy

For those of a similar name, see Alan Murphy (disambiguation).

Allen Murphy
Personal information
Born (1952-07-15) July 15, 1952 (age 72)
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolA. H. Parker
(Birmingham, Alabama)
CollegeLouisville (1972–1975)
NBA draft1975: 2nd round, 35th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1975–1976
PositionShooting guard
Number20
Career history
1975–1976Kentucky Colonels
1976Los Angeles Lakers
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Stats at Basketball Reference

Allen Murphy (born July 15, 1952) is a retired American professional basketball player. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Murphy was a 6 ft 4½ in (1.95 m) 190 lb (86 kg) guard and at played shooting guard for the University of Louisville Cardinals of whom he was part of their 1975 Final Four team. He had a short stint with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA career

Murphy played shortly in the NBA after being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1975 in the 2nd round. He never played a game for Phoenix but played a couple of games with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1976-77 NBA season. Murphy also had a 29-game stint with the American Basketball Association's Kentucky Colonels in 1975–76.

Personal

Murphy attended Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama.

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