About Harry Purdy
Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 80). Harry Purdy was an australian rules football player.
Henry Frederick Burnett Purdy (18 March 1898 – 7 April 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
His father, also named Harry Purdy, was a renowned footballer for South Melbourne in the 1890s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Purdy?
Australian rules footballer, born 1898
When was Harry Purdy born?
Harry Purdy was born on 18 March 1898 in South Melbourne.
When did Harry Purdy die?
Harry Purdy died on 7 April 1978 in Elwood.
What was Harry Purdy's occupation?
Harry Purdy was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Purdy (footballer, born 1898)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Purdy. https://biography.guide/harry-purdy-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Harry Purdy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-purdy-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Harry Purdy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-purdy-australian-rules-football-player/.
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