Howard Murphy (American football)

Howard Murphy

Biographical details
Born	(1944-05-01)May 1, 1944 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 3, 2023(2023-10-03) (aged 79) Southwick, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater	Norwich University
Playing career
Basketball
1963–1967	Norwich
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1968–1979	Agawam HS (MA) (assistant)
1980–1982	Westfield State (DC)
1983–1985	Westfield State
Head coaching record
Overall	11–17

Howard Joseph Murphy Jr. (May 1, 1944 – October 3, 2023) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts for three seasons, from 1983 to 1985, compiling a record of 11–17.[1][2][3][4] Murphy died October 3, 2023, at the age of 79.[5]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Westfield State Owls (New England Football Conference) (1983–1985)
1983	Westfield State	2–7	2–7	9th
1984	Westfield State	4–5	4–5	5th
1985	Westfield State	4–5	4–5	T–6th
Westfield State:		11–17	11–17
Total:		11–17

References

1. DeLassus, David. "Westfield State Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
2. "Coach Resigning". Bryan Times. April 7, 1983. p. 14. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
3. McDonough, Bob (November 22, 1985). "The Westfield connection". The Berkshire Eagle. p. 29. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
4. "Resigns". Athol Daily News. December 5, 1985. p. 8. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
5. "Howard Murphy Obituary (1944–2023)". Legacy.com. Southwick, MA. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.