Major League Servant Leader - Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer

"All those years I thought I had a grip on baseball, but it turns out baseball had a grip on me." - Don Gullett

Dale Murphy is an American former Major League Baseball player. During his 18-year career (1976-1993), he played for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Colorado Rockies. Murphy is best noted for his many years with the Braves. He won the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1982 and 1983 (one of only four outfielders in MLB history to win consecutive MVP awards!), the Silver Slugger Award as the best hitting player at his position four straight years (1982 - 1985), and the Gold Glove Award (best defensive player at his position) five straight years (1982-1986). He is a members of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Murphy is a devout Mormon and, along with his wife Nancy, led nearly 600 young missionaries in the Boston area. Dale and Nancy have 8 kids and 15 grandsons, and he is actively involved in several business ventures. Dale is known for his work ethic, humility, and giving heart, and when being a tremendous family man. Listen to this episode and hear the gratitude in his voice from start to finish, and you will understand that the success he has had off the field has far outweighed what he did in his stellar 18-year All-Star career. Dale is pure class, and you will be inspired by his humility and grace. To reach Dale, and to learn more about his organizations and speaking engagements, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn page Dale Murphy | LinkedIn