Names: Murphy, J. A. (John A.), 1890-1970 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

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Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “HOSPITAL DEAL BOOMED FORTH: John A. (Foghorn) Murphy Seeks Commission. Putting Up ‘Dough’ for Contact Man Told Pair Fighting to Force Cuthbert to Share,” Los Angeles Times, 17 May 1933: A2.
Date:: May 17, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: J.A. (Foghorn) Murphy, from San Francisco, was a storyteller, entrepreneur, politician and local legend in Los Angeles and San Francisco, his home town. He may have gotten his nickname during his early career as a baseball announcer.
Date:: [between 1930-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection