Sports Action Pro File: Calvin Murphy (1972)

Duration: 22:16

Year Published: 1972

Sound: sound

Description: Broadcast on NBC, Sports Action Pro-File was a 20-minute television program that showcased popular sports talent. This 1972 installment profiles Houston Rockets guard Calvin Murphy, otherwise known as “The Mighty Mite.” The 1971–1972 season was Murphy’s second in the NBA and first in Houston. Texas Sports Investments purchased the franchise in 1971, moving the Rockets from San Diego to Houston and bringing Texas its first professional basketball team. The episode looks at Murphy’s life on and off the court, including his longtime interest in baton twirling.