Finding Murph: How Joe Murphy Went From Winning a Championship to Living Homeless in the Bush

Name: Finding Murph: How Joe Murphy Went From Winning a Championship to Living Homeless in the Bush
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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize

JOE MURPHY HAD IT ALL. In 1986, he became the first college-educated hockey player selected first overall in the NHL entry draft. He won a Stanley Cup in Edmonton four years later. But since then, his life has taken a tragic turn, largely due to the untreated brain injuries he suffered as a player.

Murphy’s life didn’t begin on a track that would lead to homelessness. He was smart, dedicated to hockey and was a key player for the Oilers, Red Wings and Blackhawks, among other teams. But one vicious body check changed his life forever. Despite being shaken by the hit, Murphy was cleared to return to the game. Soon after, his entire life seemed to change. Murphy became a journeyman, moving from team to team. Along the way, other NHLers said they noticed something different about him, too. Murphy wasn’t acting like himself and soon found himself out of the NHL entirely. Eventually, Murphy became homeless.

In the spring of 2018, Murphy made his way to Kenora, Ontario, where he lived in the bush, spending his days outside a local convenience store, muttering to himself and taking handouts of food and drinks from passersby. The player who had once set the NHL aflame now slept by the side of the road in the unforgiving North.

In Finding Murph, Rick Westhead traces the true story of Joe Murphy and examines the role of the NHL in the downward spiral of one of the league’s most promising players.

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Discover the gripping tale of Joe Murphy, an NHL player whose life took a tragic turn in "Finding Murph: How Joe Murphy Went From Winning a Championship to Living Homeless in the Bush". This compelling book, a finalist for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, delves into Murphy's journey from being a first overall draft pick to living on the streets.

Joe Murphy had it all - talent, education, and a Stanley Cup win. However, untreated brain injuries suffered during his time as a player changed everything. Despite being cleared to return to the game after a devastating hit, Murphy's life began to unravel. He became a journeyman player, attracting attention from fellow NHLers who noticed a change in him. Eventually, he found himself without a team and without a home.

In "Finding Murph", author Rick Westhead sheds light on the true story of Joe Murphy. From his days spent muttering to himself outside a convenience store in Kenora, Ontario, to his transformation from a celebrated player to a homeless man, this book explores the impact of the NHL on Murphy's life. Uncover the harrowing journey of one of the league's most promising players.

If you're fascinated by the world of sports and untold stories of triumph and tragedy, "Finding Murph" is a must-read. It offers a thought-provoking examination of the effects of brain injuries in professional sports and the dark side of fame. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this gripping narrative. Order your copy of "Finding Murph" now.

Order your copy of "Finding Murph" now and immerse yourself in the captivating story of Joe Murphy's rise and fall.

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