Bill Murray started to play with the Hungry Nine (players from 7 communities; Foxwarren, Kelloe, Vista, Oakburn, Solsgirth, Shoal Lake and Russell) at 14 years old. In 1948 Bill joined Gilbert Plains to play in the Northern League and the Manitoba-Saskatchewan League, and later joined Dauphin Redbirds in M.S.B.L.. Bill was an outstanding shortstop and hitter, great competito and sportsman. Murray also excelled in hockey, curling, golf.
