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Tom Purdie

1851 – 1929

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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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Important facts

Born
1851, Edinburgh
Birth century
Also known as
Thomas Haig Purdie

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tom Purdie's

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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Purdie

· Wikidata: Q7817290

· DBpedia: Tom Purdie

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