Dennis A. Murphy Trophy

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.

Winners

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