Awards - WHA Best Defenseman (Dennis A. Murphy Trophy)
Most Award Wins (Players)
| Wins | Award Winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Jean-Claude Tremblay (D) | 1939 | Bagotville, QC, CAN | - | |
| 1 | Rick Ley (D) | 1948 | Orillia, ON, CAN | Toronto Maple Leafs (1966) | |
| 1 |  Lars-Erik Sjöberg (D) | 1944 | Falun, SWE | - | |
| 1 | Ron Plumb (D) | 1950 | Kingston, ON, CAN | Boston Bruins (1970) | |
| 1 | Paul Shmyr (D) | 1946 | Cudworth, SK, CAN | - | |
| 1 | Pat Stapleton (D) | 1940 | Sarnia, ON, CAN | - |
6 players
All Winners (Players)
| S | Award Winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78-79 | Rick Ley (D) | 1948 | Orillia, ON, CAN | Toronto Maple Leafs (1966) | |
| 77-78 | Lars-Erik Sjöberg (D) | 1944 | Falun, SWE | - | |
| 76-77 | Ron Plumb (D) | 1950 | Kingston, ON, CAN | Boston Bruins (1970) | |
| 75-76 | Paul Shmyr (D) | 1946 | Cudworth, SK, CAN | - | |
| 74-75 | Jean-Claude Tremblay (D) | 1939 | Bagotville, QC, CAN | - | |
| 73-74 | Pat Stapleton (D) | 1940 | Sarnia, ON, CAN | - | |
| 72-73 | Jean-Claude Tremblay (D) | 1939 | Bagotville, QC, CAN | - |
7 players