George Purdue
Rugby player
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George Bambery Purdue (4 May 1909 – 22 May 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and flanker, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1931 and 1932. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1] Of Ngāi Tahu descent,[2] Purdue also played for New Zealand Māori in 1931.[1]
BornGeorge Bambery Purdue
4 May 1909
4 May 1909
Invercargill, New Zealand
Died22 May 1981 (aged 72)
Invercargill, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
| Born | George Bambery Purdue 4 May 1909 Invercargill, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 22 May 1981 (aged 72) Invercargill, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Pat Purdue (father) Charles Purdue (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purdue died in Invercargill on 22 May 1981,[1] and was buried at the city's Eastern Cemetery.[3]
