Allen Murphy facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1952 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | A. H. Parker (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisville (1972–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1975–1976 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1976 | Los Angeles Lakers |
Allen Murphy, born on July 15, 1952, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Allen Murphy played as a shooting guard. He was 6 feet 4.5 inches tall and weighed 190 pounds. He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. He was part of their team that reached the Final Four in 1975. Later, he played briefly for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
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Allen Murphy's Basketball Journey
Allen Murphy began his professional basketball career after being chosen in the 1975 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the second round. However, he did not play any games for the Suns.
Playing for the Lakers and Colonels
Murphy played a few games for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1976-77 NBA season. Before that, he also played for the Kentucky Colonels. This team was part of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He played 29 games with the Colonels in the 1975–76 season.
Early Life and High School
Allen Murphy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Parker High School in his hometown. This is where he played basketball before going to college.
External Links
- NBA stats at basketball-reference.com
- NBA stats at basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Allen Murphy para niños
