Brian Purcell
Welsh footballer
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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]
Date of birth
23 November 1938
Place of birth
Swansea, Wales
Date of death
20 January 1969 (aged 30)
Place of death
Hereford, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 November 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 20 January 1969 (aged 30) | ||
| Place of death | Hereford, England | ||
| Position | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1959 | Waun Wen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1968 | Swansea City | 165 | (1) |
| 1968–1969 | Hereford United | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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