About Bill Purcell
Lived 1905 – 1986 (aged 81). Bill Purcell was an australian rules football player.
Bill Purcell (16 March 1905 – 11 July 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Purcell was recruited from Yea in the Waranga & North East Football Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Purcell?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Purcell born?
Bill Purcell was born on 16 March 1905.
When did Bill Purcell die?
Bill Purcell died on 11 July 1986.
What was Bill Purcell's occupation?
Bill Purcell was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Purcell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Purcell. https://biography.guide/bill-purcell-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Purcell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-purcell-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Purcell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-purcell-australian-rules-football-player/.
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