Dale Murphy: Utah is ‘closer’ to getting MLB expansion franchise
Jul 17, 2024, 9:00 AM | Updated: 11:34 am
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 11: Former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy is honored by the Atlanta Braves prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on July 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former MLB star and Big League Utah supporter Dale Murphy joined the KSL Sports Zone to talk about baseball coming to Utah.
After the NHL moved into Utah this year, the prospect of the MLB doing the same seems more realistic than ever.
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Future Hall Of Famer Dale Murphy On The MLB To Utah
Murphy is one of 13 former MLB players in support of the Big League Utah Coalition. But, he’s likely the most notable.
Playing 15 of his 18 professional years with the Atlanta Braves, Murphy was a 7-time All-Star, 5-time Golden Glove winner, and 2-time NL MVP.
Murphy has stayed around the game of baseball since retiring over 30 years ago. He hopes to bring the MLB to the Wasatch Front as a part of Big League Utah.
“I’ve loved my association with Big League Utah,” Murphy said. “It’s incredibly experienced and professional. We’re shovel-ready.”
With the NHL coming to town, Salt Lake becoming one of the top sports markets in the United States.
The MLB will likely be keeping a close eye on the Utah Hockey Club to see how the new team will perform off the ice.
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