About Ken Purpur
Lived 1932 – 2011 (aged 79). Ken Purpur was an American ice hockey player.
Kenneth Richard Purpur (March 1, 1932 – June 5, 2011) was an ice hockey player who played for the American national team. He won a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics. He is the younger brother of Fido Purpur who coached him at the University of North Dakota.
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Who was Ken Purpur?
American ice hockey player (1932–2011)
When was Ken Purpur born?
Ken Purpur was born on 1 March 1932 in Grand Forks.
When did Ken Purpur die?
Ken Purpur died on 5 June 2011 in Rapid City.
What was Ken Purpur's occupation?
Ken Purpur was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Ken Purpur?
Ken Purpur was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Purpur. https://biography.guide/ken-purpur/
MLA: "Ken Purpur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-purpur/.
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