MLB Legend Dale Murphy visits Hardin Valley

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Hardin Valley baseball team hosted a fundraising event on Wednesday night, featuring MLB legend Dale Murphy.

Murphy played 18 years in the majors for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies. His best years were in Atlanta from 1976 to 1990. During that time, Murphy won consecutive National League MVP awards, four consecutive Silver Slugger Awards and five consecutive Gold Glove Awards. He finished his career with 398 home runs.

Following an autograph signing, attendees filed into the school's auditorium to hear Murphy speak. After a video of Murphy's Braves highlights played, he walked on stage and spoke for about 20 minutes. His speech focused on…