Bio

For long time EvCC employee Dan Murphy, sports had been a dominant theme throughout his life. As an athlete, he was a three-year starter on his college soccer team; completed the New York City Marathon in 1986; and in 2021 finished the Seattle-to-Portland 212 mile bicycle ride at the age of 70. Murphy also spent more than 30 years coaching youth sports at the YMCA and other recreational leagues and in 2020 published the definitive book on the subject: “The 100 Greatest of All Time Sports Nicknames.”

However, all that pales in comparison to what he always maintained was the highlight of his professional career: The more than eight years on the mic, handling public address duties for the Trojan volleyball, basketball, softball teams.

“It was a great honor and an exciting opportunity for me to be part of the athletic program at the College,” said Dan. “It was a real thrill to be cheering for the winning teams but also for so many young people destined not only for athletic success but as graduates of EvCC and future leaders of their communities.”

In his more than 400 games as the voice of the Trojans, Murphy pioneered a blend of traditional PA with ongoing play-by-play and collaborated with the Trojan game-day team to develop high-energy, exciting player introductions to fire up the home crowd. Even visiting team coaches often thanked him for adding excitement to the games.

Dan passed away in December of 2025, but fans will always remember the passion, joy, and energy that he brought to each and every home Trojan game that he called.  

“Unlike the criticism often directed at college sports, Everett Community College always emphasized the importance of being a student first, then an athlete,” he says. “I am so proud to have been part of that tradition.”