Harry Murphy (26 August 1920 – second ¼ 1981) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
[3] Harry Murphy was selected for Yorkshire County XIII while at Wakefield Trinity during the 1948/49 season.
[4] Harry Murphy played at second-row in Wakefield Trinity’s 2-5 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1945–46 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 3 November 1945, played at second-row in the 10–0 victory over Hull F.C.
in the 1946–47 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1946–47 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 31 November 1946, played at second-row in the 7–7 draw with Leeds in the 1947 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1947–48 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 1 November 1947, and played at second-row in the 8–7 victory over Leeds in the 1947–48 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1947–48 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 November 1947.
In post-war football he went on to play for England, Yorkshire and Great Britain, touring twice.