Calvin Jerome Murphy Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

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: $113,000-$15,838,000 (Estimated range)
Salary: $62,000-$894,000 (Estimated range)

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.