Sean Murphy facts for kids

Sean Murphy is a common name, and many different people are known by it! When you see a name like this that belongs to more than one person, we call it a "disambiguation" page. It helps you find the right person you're looking for.

This page lists some of the famous people named Sean Murphy. They come from different fields, like sports, art, and journalism.

People Named Sean Murphy

Many talented individuals share the name Sean Murphy. Let's explore some of them.

Sports Stars

Several athletes named Sean Murphy have made their mark in different sports around the world.

Hurling and Gaelic Football

• Seán Óg Murphy (1897–1956) was an Irish hurler. Hurling is a very fast and exciting sport played with sticks and a ball, similar to field hockey but with unique rules.
• Seán Murphy (hurler) (born 1947) is another Irish hurler who played the sport.
• Seán Murphy (Gaelic footballer) (born 1932) was an Irish Gaelic football player. Gaelic football is a mix of soccer and rugby, played with a round ball.

Other Athletes

• Sean Murphy (boxer) (born 1964) is an English boxer who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, a big international sports event.
• Sean Murphy (swimmer) (born 1964) is a Canadian swimmer who competed in various events.
• Sean Murphy (golfer) (born 1965) is an American golfer, known for playing on professional golf tours.
• Sean Murphy (racing driver) (born 1984) is a racing driver from Auckland, New Zealand, who competes in motorsport events.
• Sean Murphy (baseball) (born 1994) is an American baseball player, playing as a catcher in Major League Baseball.
• Sean Murphy (rower) (born 1996) is an Australian rower, competing in rowing races.

Other Notable People

Beyond sports, other individuals named Sean Murphy have achieved recognition in different professions.

Creative Arts and Academia

• Sean Murphy (artist) is an American comic book creator. He is known for drawing and writing popular comic books.
• Sean Murphy (cryptographer) is a professor at Royal Holloway, University of London. He studies cryptography, which is the science of secure communication and codes.
• Sean Murphy (journalist) (born 1958) is an Australian journalist, who reports on news and events.
• Sean Murphy (photographer) is an American photographer, known for capturing images.
• Sean D. Murphy is a professor at George Washington University. He teaches and researches in his field.

Fictional Characters

• Sean Murphy (Oz) is a fictional character from the television series Oz.

See also

• Sean Murphy-Bunting, an American football player.
• Shaun Murphy (disambiguation), for people with a similar name.
• Shawn Murphy (disambiguation), for people with another similar name.

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