A man with one of the most distinctive voices in broadcasting and who called the shots at the VOCM Radio Network for more than 25 years, has passed away.
John Murphy, who served as the general manager at VOCM starting in the 1970’s through to 2010, began his career at CKCM in Grand Falls in 1963, a time long before social media, computers and automation. Quick witted, and of eloquent tongue, “Murph” as he was known to many in the industry, loved radio and all the things it encompassed.
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Probably his proudest moment was being inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame as he called many a game over the airwaves, especially in central Newfoundland but also at the Allan Cup level as well.
He took the helm at VOCM at a time when rival CJON was number one in the ratings and as VOCM languished in the number two spot. Within a few years, VOCM catapulted to number one, an accomplishment of which he was incredibly proud.
Murphy retired from radio, after 50 years, in 2013.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. John Murphy was 83.
