Yankees and the Hall of Fame: Johnny Murphy

James Vlietstra
Jun 3
1 min read

by James Vlietstra

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Over the next many months, I am going to review the credentials of several former Yankees.

Together, we can discuss if we believe that they are deserving of being included in the Hall Of Fame or not. I hope you read along and give me your opinions.

Today we are going to be looking at...

Johnny Murphy...

He spent the first 12 years of his 13 year career with the Yankees.
He served in the military for two seasons.
He was 93-53 for a .637 winning percentage.
He was one the first great relief pitchers and the first pitcher to reach 100 saves.
He was a three time all star and won seven World Series.
Over eight World Series games, his ERA was 1.10.
The Yankees won every World Series in which he pitched.
After his playing days, he spent 13 years running the Red Sox farm system.
Then he spent ten years in the Mets front office, eventually becoming GM.
He was in charge for the Amazing Mets 1969 championship, winning Executive Of The Year, shortly before passing away.
He is in the Mets Hall of Fame.
How is he not already in Cooperstown?

5 Comments

fuster

Jun 03

I have this odd idea that a Hall of Fame doesn't serve to bring fame to those who didn't garner it prior to death.

fuster

Jun 03

Replying to

I'm not sure that I understand the thrust of that question, Paul.

are you suggesting that I've a too literal conception of Hall of Fame

or pointing out the deviationist ways of those entrusted with the selection process

or simply calling attention to that which I readily concede.... that my odd ideas are not widely shared?

Edited

Alan B.

Jun 03

How is he not in the HOF? Very simple. Same reason as Bill White. While one thing may not be Hall worthy, the combination of everything very well might. But they have yet to put guys like that in Cooperstown.

bbcfan64

Jun 07

Replying to

So the fact that Bill White is going to be inducted in this year means that you believe Murphy should be next?

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