Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy was drafted in the first round of the 1974 draft by the Atlanta Braves. He played almost his entire career for the Braves (1974-1991) before finishing up with the Philadelphia Phillies (1991-1993) and Colorado Rockies (1993). Dale Murphy is the youngest player in MLB history to win back-to-back MVP awards (1982 and 1983). He also won 2 consecutive NL Player of the Year Awards (The Sporting News, 1982, 1983) and was named to the National League All-Star Team 7 times, 5 as a starter. He won the Gillette Trophy for the highest number of All-Star votes submitted by fans in the National League in 1985.

Murphy won 5 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and 4 Silver Slugger Awards. He was named National League Player of the Month a record 6 times and was named the most feared hitter in the NL in a survey of pitchers in 1985. In 1991, he won the Bart Giamatti Caring Award and was presented in 1985 with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, recognizing him as the player who best fit the image and character of Lou Gehrig. He also received the Roberto Clemente Award in honor of his character and charitable contributions on and off the field.

His streak of 740 consecutive games (1981-1986) is one of the longest in baseball history. In 1983, he became only the sixth player in Major League history to have at least 30 home runs (36) and 30 stolen bases (30) in one season. This elite group is sometimes referred to as the “30-30 Club.” During the decade spanning 1981-1990, Murphy led the major leagues in home runs and RBI’s. He also led the National League in games, at bats, runs scored, hits, extra base hits, runs created, total bases, and plate appearances.

He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated 3 times. In 1987, he was named one of Sports Illustrated’s 5 Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year, representing Major League Baseball as the athlete “Who Cared the Most.” He was honored with this award by President Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office of the White House.

Known as one of the true gentlemen of the game, Murphy leads by example. He has given his time and his name to numerous charities through the years. After his retirement, he was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Murphy is the author of "Ask Dale Murphy," "The Scouting Report: Professional Athletics," and "The Scouting Report: Youth Athletics."

Murphy was one of the most beloved athletes to ever play in Atlanta. He retired from baseball in 1993 after a long and very successful career. His number (#3) was the fourth in the history of the Atlanta Braves’ organization to be retired. It hung for a time in Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium and Turner Field, and now takes its place in SunTrust Park.

Murphy has transitioned into business roles, serving as the Senior Partner at Global Leader Group and as the Executive Vice President at LiveView Technologies/Sports. He continues to be a highly respected speaker, traveling the country and sharing his insights on leadership, resilience, and integrity. Not only does he draw from his experiences in sports, but also from his current roles in business and technology.