John Purdue (cricketer)
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Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John William Purdue |
| Born | 13 June 1910 Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand |
| Died | 25 January 1985 (aged 74) Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1934/35 | Southland |
| 1938/39 | Otago |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 21 May 2016 | |
John William Purdue (13 June 1910 – 25 January 1985) was a New Zealand sportsman. He played two first-class matches for Otago during the 1938–39 season and played rugby union for Southland.[1]
Purdue was born at Invercargill in Southland in 1910.[2] He played cricket for Southland in the Hawke Cup during 1934–35 and played for the provincial side against the touring England team during the following season. His first-class debut came for Otago against Wellington at Christmas 1938. Opening the bowling, Purdue took a single wicket in the match. During the New Year period he played his other first-class match, taking two wickets against Auckland.[3]
As a rugby player, Purdue played as a half-back for Invercargill and played over 50 provincial matches for Southland.[4] He played for South Island and was nominated for an All Black trial during the 1939 season.[5][6]
Professionally Purdue worked as a cabinetmaker.[2] He died at Invercargill in 1985 aged 74.[1]
