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Calvin Murphy (Calvin Jerome Murphy) was born on 9 May, 1948 in Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S., is an American basketball player. Discover Calvin Murphy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Calvin Jerome Murphy
Occupation Player
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 9 May 1948
Birthday 9 May
Birthplace Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Calvin Murphy Height, Weight & Measurements

At 76 years old, Calvin Murphy height is 5′ 9″ .

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Who Is Calvin Murphy's Wife?

His wife is Phyllis Davidson (m. ?–1996), Vernetta Murphy (m. ?–1994)

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Wife Phyllis Davidson (m. ?–1996), Vernetta Murphy (m. ?–1994)
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Calvin Murphy Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Calvin Murphy worth at the age of 76 years old? Calvin Murphy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Calvin Murphy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1948

Calvin Jerome Murphy (born May 9, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player who after a prolific collegiate career at Niagara, where he averaged 33.1 points per game over his three years, played in the National Basketball Association as a guard for the San Diego/Houston Rockets from 1970 to 1983.

He is a currently a member of the Houston Rockets' AT&T SportsNet TV broadcast team.

1963

As an 8th grader, in 1963, he won a national championship in baton twirling.

1964

His reputation as a twirler earned him invitations to perform at major sporting events and the 1964 New York World's Fair.

1970

In 1970, he led Niagara to the 1970 NCAA tournament and advanced to the second round, where they lost to Villanova.

During his career he was famous for being one of "The Three M's", along with Pete Maravich and Rick Mount, both of whom were NCAA Men's Division I Basketball All-Americans at the same time as Murphy.

Murphy is a member of the Alpha Nu Omega chapter of the Iota Phi Theta fraternity, being initiated alongside fellow future Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes.

Murphy was drafted by the San Diego Rockets (now the Houston Rockets) as the first pick in the second round (18th overall) of the 1970 NBA draft.

In his first season, after averaging 15.8 points and 4 assists per game, Murphy was nominated to the NBA All-Rookie team.

A diminutive guard at 5 ft, Murphy was known for his quickness and defensive ability.

1975

During the 1975 NBA Playoffs, Murphy averaged a postseason career-high of 24.4 points and 5.6 assists per game, as the Rockets advanced past the New York Knicks in the first round (Houston was in the Eastern Conference at the time), before being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the semifinals.

1977

In 1977, at the height of his basketball career in Houston, Murphy won the Texas State Men's Twirling Championship.

He played basketball for Norwalk High School, where he was All-State three times and All-America twice.

He is a member of the Connecticut Coaches Association Hall of Fame and a Connecticut Sportswriters Gold Key Award winner.

Norwalk High School's address is now 23 Calvin Murphy Rd. in his honor.

Murphy attended Niagara University, where he was a three-time All-American.

He scored 2,548 points in 77 games (33.1 points per game).

One of his best games was a 68-point outing against Syracuse University at Niagara's Gallagher Center.

1978

Two seasons later, on March 18, 1978, Murphy set a career high with 57 points scored during a 106–104 loss to the New Jersey Nets.

The following year, he earned his only All-Star selection.

1980

During the 1980-81 NBA season, Murphy played a key role in the Rockets making it to the NBA Finals.

Murphy was one of the best free-throw shooters in league history, setting NBA records for most consecutive free throws made and for the highest free throw percentage in a single season (1980–1981), though both records have since been broken.

1981

That postseason run, on April 17, 1981, Murphy led the Rockets to a decisive Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 win over the San Antonio Spurs with 42 points, a postseason career high.

After advancing past the Kansas City Kings in the conference finals, in the 1981 NBA Finals Murphy and the Rockets lost to the Boston Celtics in a six-game series.

1983

Murphy retired in 1983.

1993

Murphy was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.

After retirement, Murphy continued to work for the Rockets organization in numerous roles, mainly as television analyst for Rockets games.

He is currently the halftime and post-game analyst for local Rockets broadcasts on AT&T SportsNet.

1994

He set many other records within the Rockets organization, including that of all-time leading scorer until that record was broken in 1994 by Hakeem Olajuwon.

Despite being among the shortest players in the league, Murphy was considered to be an "enforcer" due to his physical playing style and willingness to confront other players for hard fouls.

2004

In 2004, he faced trial in Houston for sexually abusing five of his daughters.

He was acquitted of these charges in December of that year.

2007

He hosted The Calvin Murphy Show on ESPN Radio's Houston affiliate from 2007 until its cancellation in January 2010.

2016

Standing at a height of 5 ft, Murphy has the distinction of being the shortest NBA player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and to play in an NBA All-Star Game (the latter since tied by Isaiah Thomas in 2016).

Before basketball, Calvin Murphy was a world-class baton twirler.

He says he was "bullied into it" as his mother and all six of her sisters were twirlers.