Calvin Jerome Murphy is an American basketball player known for working as a point guard at Houston Rockets.
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10 Quick Facts About Calvin Jerome Murphy
- Full Name: Calvin Jerome Murphy
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: Basketball Player
- Date of Birth: May 9, 1948
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Norwalk, Connecticut
- Popular As: Calvin Murphy
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Calvin Jerome Murphy Age
Calvin Jerome Murphy is about 78 years old as of 2026. Calvin Jerome Murphy was born in 1948.
Calvin Jerome Murphy Height
Calvin Jerome Murphy stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended Niagara University.
- Niagara University
- Period: 1967–1970
Career & Work
Calvin Jerome Murphy's career includes professional roles with Houston Rockets.
Organization: Houston Rockets
Role: Point Guard
Period: 1970–1983
Details: Houston, Texas · Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee; shortest player in Hall of Fame; career free-throw percentage leader; number 23 retired by Rockets
Rise to Fame
Calvin Jerome Murphy gained public attention through NBA All-Rookie team and long career as a scoring and free-throw specialist with the Rockets, culminating in Hall of Fame induction.
Awards & Achievements
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction — Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Personal Information
- Full Name: Calvin Jerome Murphy
- Popular As: Calvin Murphy
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 9, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: May 9
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Norwalk, Connecticut
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
