Former Eagles GM, Ronald McDonald House Co-Founder, Jimmy Murray Dies at 87

Former Eagles GM Jim Murray dies at 87

A Philadelphia native and graduate of Villanova University, Murray is also remembered for co-founding the first Ronald McDonald House in 1974.

Former Eagles general manager Jim Murray dies at 87

Jim Murray, the former general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles and a long-time philanthropist in the area, died on Monday at age 87. A native of West Philadelphia, Murray graduated from Villanova in 1960 and lived in Bryn Mawr at the time of his death. He began working in sports in the 1960s before joining the Eagles’ public relations staff in 1969. He was named general manager in 1974, serving in that capacity for nine seasons. He was in cha…

Jim Murray, general manager of the Eagles’ first Super Bowl team, dies at 87: ‘He was uplifting in every way’

A proud Philadelphia native, Murray also helped found the Ronald McDonald House. “His passion for the city and passion for the Eagles just bubbled over,” Dick Vermeil said.

James Murray, former Eagles General Manager, dies at 87

Under his leadership, the Eagles achieved playoff berths four years in a row (1978–1981) .

Former Eagles GM, Ronald McDonald House co-founder, Jimmy Murray dies at 87

James ‘Jimmy’ Murray, the former General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles and co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House has died at the age of 87.

Eagles GM who reversed the franchise’s fortunes dies at 87

Here in the golden age of Eagles football, it’s easy to forget that the franchise was once the laughing stock of the league, making annual draft mistakes that led to losing season after losing season.