Albert Purdy (15 March 1899 – June 1991) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Charlton Athletic, Southend United and Brentford. While a player with Charlton Athletic, he doubled as the club's groundsman. After his retirement as a player, Purdy became the head groundsman at Fulham and lived in the Craven Cottage.
Personal life Purdy served as a private in the 1st Surrey Rifles during the First World War and saw action at High Wood on the Somme.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic1921–22Third Division South180001801922–23240002401923–24280002801924–2530000300Total9901101100Southend UnitedTotal43130461Brentford1928–29Third Division South100010Career total44130471
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