Brian Purcell Explained

Brian Purcell
Birth Date:23 November 1938
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Death Place:Hereford, England
Position:Centre Half
Youthyears1:–1959
Youthclubs1:Waun Wen
Years1:1959–1968
Clubs1:Swansea City
Caps1:165
Goals1:1
Years2:1968–1969
Clubs2:Hereford United

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SWANSEA CITY : 1946/47 – 2007/08. 9 April 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Death notices – Rest in Peace – 1960s and 1970s. 9 April 2009. Nigel's Webspace – Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66 – 1979/80.