Jack Purcell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Purcell

badminton player

Date of Birth: 24-Dec-1903

Place of Birth: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 10-Jun-1991

Profession: stockbroker, badminton player

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Edward "Jack" Purcell (December 24, 1903 – June 10, 1991) was a Canadian world champion badminton player.
Purcell was the Canadian National Badminton Champion in 1929 and 1930 and declared as world champion in 1933.
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.