About Tom Purvis
Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 91). Tom Purvis was an Australian australian rules football player.
Thomas Raby Purvis (5 May 1916 – 5 March 2008) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Purvis?
Australian rules footballer
When was Tom Purvis born?
Tom Purvis was born on 5 May 1916 in Northcote.
When did Tom Purvis die?
Tom Purvis died on 5 March 2008 in Toora.
What was Tom Purvis's occupation?
Tom Purvis was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Tom Purvis?
Tom Purvis was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Purvis (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Purvis. https://biography.guide/tom-purvis-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Purvis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-purvis-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Purvis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-purvis-australian-rules-football-player/.
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