About Tom Purdie
Lived 1851 – 1929 (aged 77–78). Tom Purdie was a British association football player.
Thomas Haig Purdie (1854 – 27 December 1929) was a Scottish football fullback who played for Heart of Midlothian.
Hearts
Purdie played for Hearts between 1874 and 1881 and made 61 appearances for the club.
He was one of the founders of Heart of Midlothian. He was also the first ever captain of Hearts.
Death
Tom Purdie died in a nursing home in Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh on 27 December 1929.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Purdie?
Footballer (1851-1929)
When was Tom Purdie born?
Tom Purdie was born in 1851 in Edinburgh.
When did Tom Purdie die?
Tom Purdie died on 27 December 1929 in Edinburgh.
What was Tom Purdie's occupation?
Tom Purdie was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Purdie?
Tom Purdie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Purdie. https://biography.guide/tom-purdie/
MLA: "Tom Purdie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-purdie/.
Chicago: "Tom Purdie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-purdie/.
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