About Brian Purcell
Lived 1938 – 1969 (aged 30). Brian Purcell was a British association football player and association football coach.
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. Purcell also played for Waun Wen and Hereford United. Purcell died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Roy Evans.
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Who was Brian Purcell?
Welsh footballer (1938-1969)
When was Brian Purcell born?
Brian Purcell was born on 23 November 1938 in Swansea.
When did Brian Purcell die?
Brian Purcell died on 20 January 1969 in Hereford.
What was Brian Purcell's occupation?
Brian Purcell was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Brian Purcell?
Brian Purcell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Purcell. https://biography.guide/brian-purcell/
MLA: "Brian Purcell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-purcell/.
Chicago: "Brian Purcell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-purcell/.
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