University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis to Honor Billy J. Murphy at UCF Game on Nov. 5
Oct 24, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football program will honor Billy J. Murphy between the first and second quarters at the team's game against UCF on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is set for either 2:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.
The field at the stadium will have Murphy's name painted on it, while a tribute video of Murphy's incredible career at Memphis will be played.
Murphy, former head football coach and athletic director for the University of Memphis for more than 30 years, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class on Dec. 6.
The winningest coach in Memphis history, Murphy headed the Tigers' program for 14 years, posting winning records in all but two seasons and leading the school into the national rankings. Murphy passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at the age of 87.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The field at the stadium will have Murphy's name painted on it, while a tribute video of Murphy's incredible career at Memphis will be played.
Murphy, former head football coach and athletic director for the University of Memphis for more than 30 years, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class on Dec. 6.
The winningest coach in Memphis history, Murphy headed the Tigers' program for 14 years, posting winning records in all but two seasons and leading the school into the national rankings. Murphy passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at the age of 87.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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