John Edward Purcell was a Canadian badminton player. Purcell was the Canadian National Badminton Champion in 1929 and 1930. He retired in 1945, and pursued a career as a stockbroker. Purcell also designed an athletic shoe that bears his name, which is still popular today.
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Lorne LoomerAlso won Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
Marianne LimpertAlso won Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
Denyse JulienAlso won Badminton Canada Hall of Fame
Doug RogersAlso won Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
Tricia SmithAlso won Canadian Olympic Hall of FameJamie PaulsonAlso won Badminton Canada Hall of FameAbout this person
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CanadaCategory
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1991 · aged 87
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