About Teddy Purcell
Lived 1896 – 1933 (aged 36). Teddy Purcell was an australian rules football player.
Edward John Purcell (15 June 1896 – 10 May 1933) was an Australian rules football player at the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He became a premiership player at Fitroy, playing in the 1916 VFL Grand Final, under the captaincy of Wally Johnson, with George Holden as coach. Purcell made his debut against in Round 1 of the 1916 VFL season, at Princes Park.
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Who was Teddy Purcell?
Australian rules footballer (1896–1933)
When was Teddy Purcell born?
Teddy Purcell was born on 15 June 1896 in Yarragon.
When did Teddy Purcell die?
Teddy Purcell died on 10 May 1933 in Kew.
What was Teddy Purcell's occupation?
Teddy Purcell was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Teddy Purcell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teddy Purcell. https://biography.guide/teddy-purcell/
MLA: "Teddy Purcell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/teddy-purcell/.
Chicago: "Teddy Purcell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/teddy-purcell/.
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