John Murphy, Bills Broadcaster is in Recovery from Stroke that Occurred Prior to Damar Hamlin’s Injury
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Buffalo Bills radio broadcaster John Murphy A stroke victim is currently in recovery.
The NFL team had a rough week. the hospitalization Safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in Monday Night Football’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The organization announced that another member had fallen ill.
The team reports that John Murphy suffered a stroke on the weekend. shared in a statement Published on Friday via their Twitter account.
He is now at home recovering with his family, and making steady progress each day. John Murphy and his family are grateful to Buffalo General Medical Center for their excellent care. “We appreciate everyone’s help,” said the statement.
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Murphy, 67 years old, was inducted into The Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class of 2019 and was the first to join as a play–by-play announcer following Van Miller’s retirement 2003
The team also added that One Bills Live co-host Chris Brown will continue to play-by–play on the Bills Radio Network. The statement concluded by saying that they look forward to John returning to the booth as soon possible. John, please get well soon!
Before Friday’s team statement about Murphy, the organization announced Hamlin’s appointment. breathing on his own and able to speak.
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Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed by doctors overnight. said Friday on Twitter. “Damar’s breathing tubes were removed overnight by the UCMC doctors,” they stated. “He is making remarkable progress in his healing.”
The 24-year-old safety’s “neurologic function remains intact,” they added, “and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.”
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott Also, the team was able to speak to Hamlin via video conference for the first time since his cardiac attack.
McDermott stated Hamlin was “mainly” communicated with hand gestures during the callSafety was able to show his appreciation to Bills staffers and teammates. On Audacy’s WGR550 SportsRadio, he said, “We were able hear him saying, ‘I Love You Boys,’ to the team as well as to the people in that room.” The Extra Point with Sal & Joe.