Mike transitioned from an excellent playing career to an even more impressive coaching career. A 1978 Bangor Daily News First Team All State selection at Cheverus High School, Mike continued his career for two seasons at Merrimack College, and two at USM, earning All New England honors as a senior. He was elected to the school’s HOF in 2001. In his 40th year as a coach, Murphy spent 26 years at Westbrook HS, and the past 14 at Deering HS, winning 339 games.