Lawrence Thomas Murphy, known as Larry Murphy, is a celebrated former professional ice hockey defenceman from Canada who made a significant impact in the National Hockey League (NHL) over a remarkable 21-season career. Drafted 4th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Murphy quickly established himself as a standout player, setting rookie records for assists and points by a defenceman during the 1980-81 season. His early s...