Brian Purcell
Brian Purcell (23 November 1938 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Swansea City between 1959 and 1968, making 165 league appearances.[1] Purcell also played for Waun Wen and Hereford United. Purcell died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Roy Evans.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 23 November 1938 | ||
Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
Date of death | 20 January 1969 30) | (aged||
Place of death | Hereford, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre Half | ||
Youth career | |||
–1959 | Waun Wen | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1959–1968 | Swansea City | 165 | (1) |
1968–1969 | Hereford United | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
References
- "SWANSEA CITY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- "Death notices - Rest in Peace - 1960s and 1970s". Nigel's Webspace - Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66 - 1979/80. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
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