John Murphy

John Murphy

Biography

Updated: Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008, 5:56 PM EST
Published : Friday, 17 Oct 2008, 1:28 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. -  

Professional  Experience

  • Joined the News 4 team March, 2008
  • Play-by-Play, Buffalo Bills Radio Network (2004-present)  
  • Color Analyst, Buffalo Bills Radio Network (1984-1989, 1994-2003)
  • Sports Director, WKBW (1992-2007)
  • Sports Anchor, WKBW (1989-1992)
  • Sports Director, WBEN Radio (1985-1992)
  • Play-by-Play, Niagara University Basketball (1987-1988)
  • Play-by-Play, Buffalo Bisons Baseball (1985-1988)

Awards/Recognition

  • 1987 New York State Broadcasters Association award for Sportscaster of the Year

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, 1978

Community Involvement

  • 1997 Honorary Chairman of the Coaches vs. Cancer Three Point Attack, sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Western New York

Family

  • Wife, Mary Travers Murphy, and their sons, Mark and Jack

 

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