Dennis A. Murphy Trophy

The Dennis A. Murphy Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's best defenceman. 
It was named in honour of WHA co-founder Dennis Murphy.
Dennis Murphy Trophy Winners
*1973 – J.C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques
*1974 – Pat Stapleton, Chicago Cougars
*1975 – J.C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques
*1976 – Paul Shmyr, Cleveland Crusaders
*1977 – Ron Plumb, Cincinnati Stingers
*1978 – Lars Sjoberg, Winnipeg Jets
*1979 – Rick Ley, New England Whalers
Category:World Hockey Association trophies and awards