was a Japanese

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er. He played for the Japan national team.

Club career

Muraoka was born in Bunkyo,

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on September 19, 1931. After graduating from the Tokyo University of Education, he played for Kyodai Club which consisted of his alma mater Tokyo University of Education players and graduates. He retired in 1954.

National team career

In March 1954, when Muraoka was a Tokyo University of Education student, he was selected in the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 7, he debuted against

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. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He retired from playing career after this tournament. He played 2 games for Japan in 1954.Japan National Football Team Database
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After retirement

After retirement, Muraoka became a journalist for

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and worked until 1991. On March 13, 2017, Muraoka died of

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in Kodaira at the age of 85.Shikoku Shimbun 15 March 2017
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National team statistics

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