Brian Purcell

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Brian Purcell (23 November 1938 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Swansea City between 1959 and 1968, making 165 league appearances.^[1] Purcell also played for Waun Wen and Hereford United. Purcell died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Roy Evans.^[2]

Brian Purcell

Personal information
Date of birth	(1938-11-23)23 November 1938
Place of birth	Swansea, Wales
Date of death	20 January 1969(1969-01-20) (aged 30)
Place of death	Hereford, England
Position(s)	Centre Half
Youth career
0000–1959	Waun Wen
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1959–1968	Swansea City	165	(1)
1968–1969	Hereford United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals