Jim Murray, a West Philadelphia native who went from Eagles public relations staffer to building the franchise's first Super Bowl team as general manager and co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died. He was 87.

Murray, a West Philadelphia Catholic High School and Villanova University graduate, joined the Eagles in 1969 as a member of the team's public relations team.

Five years later, in 1974, Murray was promoted to GM, a position he held until 1982. During his time as general manager, Murray hired Dick Vermeil, extended an invitation for a private workout to Vince Papale and built the Eagles team that faced the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV, the franchise's first appearance in the big game.

Murray co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities and opened the firs

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