| Bill Murphy | |
| Fullname: | John William Murphy |
| Birth Date: | 21 November 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Birstall, West Yorkshire, England |
| Position: | Wing half |
| Youthyears1: | 19??–1939 |
| Youthclubs1: | Heckmondwike Spen |
| Youthyears2: | 1939–1946 |
| Youthclubs2: | Liverpool |
| Years1: | 1946–1952 |
| Clubs1: | Bradford City |
| Caps1: | 146 |
| Goals1: | 9 |
| Years2: | 1952 |
| Clubs2: | Scarborough |
| Caps2: | ? |
| Goals2: | ? |
| Years3: | ???? |
| Clubs3: | Weybridge |
| Caps3: | ? |
| Goals3: | ? |
John William Murphy (21 November 1921 – 2004) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Murphy had played football in the army.[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.[2] He dislocated an elbow in a game in 1949.[3] He later played non-league football with Scarborough and Weybridge.