John 'Spud' Murphy (6 December 1942 – 23 April 2020) was a Scottish footballer who played his entire senior career with Ayr United.
A full-back, Murphy made a club record 459 Scottish Football League appearances for 'The Honest Men' from 1963 to 1978Ayr United: 1946/47 - 2013/14, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database and was inducted to the club's Hall of Fame in 2007.Ayr United mourn the death of club's greatest servant John 'Spud' Murphy, Ayr Advertiser, 24 April 2020
Murphy died on 23 April 2020, aged 77, after a long illness.
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External links London Hearts opposition player profile