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]