Dr. David Murphy was a student at Saint Mary's University between 1962 and 1966, and was the quarterback of the Huskies football team who were the first Saint Mary's team to win the Atlantic Bowl in 1964. He eventually became a surgeon, but stayed very involved in Saint Mary's sports throughout his career. In 1973 Murphy took on the job as offensive coordinator for the Huskies in addition to beginning his surgery practice in Halifax, and again helped Saint Mary's achieve its first Vanier Cup. Murphy also served on the Board of Governors for two years, and after his retirement from surgery practice, served as SMU's Director of Athletics. Main topics include: athletics at Saint Mary's in the 1960s; Coach Bob Hayes; Americans studying at Saint Mary's in the 1960s; the Bluenose Football Conference; the growing administrative challenges of university athletics; difference in coaching styles and sports culture between the '60s and today.