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James Anthony “Jimmy” Murphy

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James Anthony “Jimmy” Murphy

Birth
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
Death
15 Sep 1924 (aged 30)
Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Burial
East Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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American race car driver.
Winner of the Indianapolis 500 (1922).∼Race Car Driver/Riding Mechanic. Began his racing career as a riding mechanic. After World War 1 began drving race cars. Was the winner of the 1922 Indianapolis 500. Competed in five Indianapolis 500's total and finished 4th in 1920, 14th in 1921, 1st in 1922, 3rd in 1923 and 3rd in 1924. Also, won the French Grand Prix in 1921. (Bio. by John E. Blazier)
American race car driver.
Winner of the Indianapolis 500 (1922).∼Race Car Driver/Riding Mechanic. Began his racing career as a riding mechanic. After World War 1 began drving race cars. Was the winner of the 1922 Indianapolis 500. Competed in five Indianapolis 500's total and finished 4th in 1920, 14th in 1921, 1st in 1922, 3rd in 1923 and 3rd in 1924. Also, won the French Grand Prix in 1921. (Bio. by John E. Blazier)

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  • Created by: Larry Luna
  • Added: Dec 24, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23545276/james_anthony-murphy: accessed ), memorial page for James Anthony “Jimmy” Murphy (12 Sep 1894–15 Sep 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23545276, citing Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Larry Luna (contributor 46794307).