Alumni
February 19, 2012
February 19, 2012
Edmonton Eskimos
ESKS.com Staff
Cal Murphy, legendary CFL coach, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and ex-Edmonton Eskimo assistant coach, died Saturday in Regina following a lengthy illness.
During his long and distinguished career, Murphy was an assistant during the Esks’ Five in a Row dynasty (1978 – 1982). That success would lead the Winnipeg born Murphy to being named G.M. and Head Coach of his hometown Blue Bombers in 1983. He won back to back CFL Coach of the Year awards in 1983 and ’84 and presided over the most successful era in that franchise’s history.
Former Eskimo Head Coach, GM and President Hugh Campbell says, “Cal’s influence on the CFL covers the full scope of football in Canada. He made sure we stuck with our Canadian rules and continually stood up for our League. On a personal note, I learned a great deal from my friend, Cal, about football and life. His big personality was a treasure.”
Murphy finished up his coaching career with Saskatchewan (1997 – 1999) before taking a scouting job with Indianapolis Colts.
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