When one looks for achievements and milestones in baseball, the Wall of Fame is the ultimate display. Conventionally where players are rewarded for their performances on field, this is about how a club manager joins the bandwagon. On Sunday afternoon the San Francisco Giants experienced a historical moment at Oracle Park before the Giants’ game against Atlanta Braves.

SF Giants clubhouse manager, Mike Murphy, who served for the club for over 60 years recently got inducted to the Wall of Fame. The unending guest list says one thing, loud and clear, Murph is a big deal! Amidst all the celebration and confetti, one former Giants player in particular has reacted quite interestingly to this feat.

Barry Bonds’ Appreciation For Murph Surpasses Even His Former Manager, Dusty Baker

While Barry Bonds has immense admiration for the 81 year old Wall of Famer, the friction between him and Dusty Baker continue. The tiff between Baker and Bonds is well known. In the event of honoring ‘Murph’, the difference became more evident. Bonds’ appreciation for Mike surpasses that for Dusty. He considers that Murphy has bested 3x NL Manager of the Year in many ways, but most importantly as a ‘Manager’.

In the words of Barry, “Congratulations Murph on the @sfgiants #WallOfFame ⭐️You are a legend and I’m lucky to have known you since I was a little boy. Thank you for all you have done for me and my family. You will forever be the best Clubhouse Manager in the game ⚾️. #thebest 🖤🧡

“Murph was my first babysitter,” Bonds said. Their initial encounter took place when Bonds was merely four years old, and at that time, Murphy was in his mid-20s, coinciding with the years when Bonds’ father, Bobby Bonds, was active in San Francisco.

The former Giants player fondly reminisces about Murphy’s considerate gesture of urging the mothers to take a break while he took charge of supervising the players’ children during games.

‘Murph’ Being The Most Forever Giants Person There Is

Having started his career with the Giants as a teenager, Murphy has unforgettably written history. From 16, Murphy has been a man with the most exciting stories. The mutual respect for his saga over six decades brought the Giants close together like never before, overshadowing all differences. From being a ball boy to becoming the clubhouse manager, Mike has become the Giants’ constant favorite.

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During his induction speech, fellow Wall of Famer Will Clark fondly recollected his preferred quote from Murphy, “I’ll be here when you get here, and I’ll be here when you’re gone.“ This precisely represents how seasoned Murphy is.

Bonds react differently to Murphy’s achievement, overshadowing his image as upbeat on the diamond but offbeat with peers and media.

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