The Dennis A. Murphy Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's best defenceman.

It was named in honour of WHA co-founder Dennis Murphy.

Dennis Murphy Trophy Winners

• 1979 – Rick Ley, New England Whalers
• 1978 – Lars Sjoberg, Winnipeg Jets
• 1977 – Ron Plumb, Cincinnati Stingers
• 1976 – Paul Shmyr, Cleveland Crusaders
• 1975 – J.C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques
• 1974 – Pat Stapleton, Chicago Cougars
• 1973 – J.C. Tremblay, Quebec Nordiques

See also

• World Hockey Association
• List of WHA seasons
• Forces of Nature

WHA trophies and awards