John Patrick Purdon (30 August 1930 – 23 August 2007)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Jack Purdon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Patrick Purdon | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1930 | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 2007 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Seymour, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Northcote YCW[1] | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1950–51 | Collingwood | 25 (30) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of John Patrick Purdon (1902–1970), and Christina Johnston Purdon (1904–1989), née Matheson, John Patrick Purdon was born on 30 August 1930.
He married Joan Thomas (1933–1969) in 1953.
Notes edit
References edit
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- Measuring up to Standard, The Herald, (Wednesday, 8 August 1951), p.11.
- Goal Kicked after Siren, The Age, (Monday, 13 August 1951), p.12.
External links edit
- Jack Purdon's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Purdon at AustralianFootball.com
- Jack Purdon, at Collingwood Forever
- Jack Purdon, at The VFA Project