Ouachita Baptist University Athletics

Tom Murphree was a two-sport athlete in football and baseball from 1958-62 and was a long-time football coach and finished his career at Ouachita as the head baseball coach.

As a football player, Murphree was an All-AIC quarterback and defensive back during his time at Ouachita and led the AIC in passing yards in 1959. Murphree’s highlight as a defensive back came as a senior in 1961 when he had four interceptions against Harding.

For the Tigers on the baseball diamond, Murphree batted over .400 in each of his four seasons, including a team-high .443 average in 1960. After his playing career was over, Murphree was hired by Buddy Benson as an assistant football coach, and held that role for 21 years.