John William Murphy (21 November 1921 – 2004) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

[1] He began his career with Heckmondwike Spen and Liverpool, before turning professional with Bradford City in 1946.

Murphy made 146 appearances in the Football League for Bradford, scoring nine goals.

[3] He later played non-league football with Scarborough and Weybridge.

This biographical article related to association football in England, about a midfielder born in the 1920s, is a stub.