About John Purdy
Born 1948. John Purdy is a British gaelic football player.
John Purdy (born 1948 in Tullylish, County Down) is a former Irish sportsman. He played Gaelic football with his local club Lawrencetown and was a member of the Down senior inter-county team from the 1960s until the 1970s, winning an All-Ireland medal in 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Purdy?
Gaelic footballer
When was John Purdy born?
John Purdy was born in 1948 in Tullylish.
What is John Purdy's occupation?
John Purdy is a gaelic football player.
What nationality is John Purdy?
John Purdy is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Purdy (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Purdy. https://biography.guide/john-purdy-gaelic-football-player/
MLA: "John Purdy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-purdy-gaelic-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Purdy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-purdy-gaelic-football-player/.
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