Richard Dale Murray (born July 6, 1957) is a former

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who played for the

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in its 1980 and 1983 seasons. Listed at 6' 4", 195 lb., he batted and threw right handed. Born in

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, Murray was selected by the Giants in the sixth round of the

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. In a two-season career, Murray hit a

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of .216/.256/.333 with four

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His elder brother,

Eddie Murray Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956), nicknamed "Steady Eddie," is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, he ranks fourth ...

, also played in the majors.

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