Mark Murphy (Redskins)

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Mark Murphy (born July 13, 1955 in Fulton, New York) is a former American Football safety for the Washington Redskins who played eight seasons in the National Football League from 1977 to 1984. Murphy played college football in Colgate University before his NFL career.

With the Redskins, Murphy played in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XVIII. He played a key role in the Redskins 27-17 Super Bowl XVII win over the Miami Dolphins, recording a second half interception of Miami quarterback David Woodley's pass with the Dolphins on Washington's 37-yard line.

Murphy's best season was in 1983, when he led the NFL with 9 interceptions and returned them for 127 yards. He finished his 8 season career with 27 interceptions and 282 return yards, along with 6 fumble recoveries for 22 returns yards, in 109 games. He also made the Pro Bowl in 1982 and 1983.

Murphy now lives in Chicago and is the athletic director at Northwestern University. He was formerly the athletic director at his alma matter, Colgate University.