Jim Murray, former Philadelphia Eagles general manager and co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House, has died at the age of 87.
This much according to Rob Ellis of SportsRadio 94WIP, who shared a personal connection with Murray.
Murray, a Philly native who attended Villanova, notably served as the Eagles’ eighth-ever GM from 1974 to 1982. During that span, the Birds experienced their first-ever stretch of making the playoffs four years in a row, which included making their first-ever Super Bowl appearance (a loss to the then-Oakland Raiders).
Some of Murray’s key contributions to the franchise included hiring Dick Vermeil, trading for Ron Jaworski and Bill Bergey, and drafting the likes of Wilbert Montgomery, Charlie Johnson, Carl Hairston, and Jerry Robinson.
In addition to overseeing some on-field success, Murray leaves behind a lasting legacy due to his charitable efforts:
During his 14 years with the Eagles, Murray distinguished himself as a leader in a number of projects that served the community. In addition to co-founding the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, he helped start the Eagles Fly for Leukemia campaign. He also persuaded many of his peers in the NFL to become involved in the unique Ronald McDonald House concept across the country.
Rest in peace, Jim Murray.
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