Danny and the goat, ca. 1949

'My brother, Danny, was three years old when this picture was taken. Every year, many people brought random animals to the West End streets so that children could take a ride on the wagon and pet the animals. Pictured: Danny Murphy.'

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Mass. Memories Road Show

September 27, 1961

#OnThisDay in @chicagocubs history ▸ Cubs’ outfielder Danny Murphy becomes the youngest player ever to record an @mlb multi-homer game, and helps lead the Cubs to a 5-2 win over the visiting @stlcardinals​.

Murphy was 19 years, 35 days old when he hit first and third inning solo shots off of Redbirds’ starter Larry Jackson (another Cubs rookie, Ken Hobbs added a homer and a triple in that game).  Murphy had no homers and only 35 at-bats for the 1962 Cubs. His career stalled in the minors before reinventing himself as a reliever and making it back to the majors with the White Sox, pitching in 68 games during the 1969-70 seasons and posting a 4.66 ERA for the pale hose.

The Parts You Lose (2019)

Wesley, a young deaf boy, discovers an injured fugitive (Aaron Paul) and secretly helps him recover. Wesley's bond with the man grows that ultimately tests his understanding of right and wrong as the police inch closer and closer.

Directed by:   Christopher Cantwell

Starring:   Aaron Paul, Danny Murphy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Scoot McNairy