Giving Back to the Community

Every year since his conversion in 1975, Dale Murphy has given 10% of his salary to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Served as Mission President for the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Boston, Massachusetts for 3 years
In 1995, he was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall Of Fame with Julius Erving and Roberto Clemente, in its second induction
In 1976, he received a Sportsmanship Award (more info?)
In 1985, he received the "Exemplary Manhood Award"
In 1985, he won the prestigious Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given to the player voted to best fit the image and character of the Hall of Famer
In 1987, he was named one of the eight athletes in the world "who care the most" by Sports Illustrated
In 1988, he won the Roberto Clemente Award, given to a player who represents high ideals
He has won the Bart Giamatti award recognizing his charitable efforts
While a Brave, Dale wrote a weekly Sunday column called "Ask Dale Murphy" for youths but, in lieu of payment, he and the Atlanta Journal/Constitution offered a four-year college scholarship to a high school graduate each year
Was voted "Most Likable Man In Baseball" by NBC (? can someone confirm NBC part?)
Dale is a member of the national board of the Huntington's Disease Society of America and has served as an honorary chairman
Was Honorary Chairman of the 65 Roses Club that raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Was Honorary Chairman of the Atlanta Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Was Honorary Chairman of the Children's Miracle Network Telethon which raises funds for children's hospitals
Was Honorary Board Member of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse
Was Honorary Chairman of Cotton State Kiwanis Classic which benefits Georgia Special Olympics
Worked on behalf of the American Cancer Society
Appeared in a special TV production called "The Chemical People--The Georgia Story" regarding youth and drug abuse
Involved in the Operation Smile organization which administers medical care in third-world countries
Served as spokesperson for Boys Club of Metro Atlanta, Georgia March of Dimes, Shepard Spinal Center, American Heart Association, Georgia PTA, Arthritis Foundation, "Bee-A-Buckler" Campaign, Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, American Red Cross (appeared on poster for "Health Fair Alive") and the Atlanta school district's drive to encourage reading and summer school enrollment
Received a Presidential Proclamation from Ronald Reagan as part of Mormon Night activies on July 3, 1987
Appeared at 1988 Atlanta Sports Carnival which raised money for Atlanta Leukemia Research, Inc.
Served as church youth training teacher and Boy Scout leader