Background
Purdy was born in Brimington, Derbyshire, the son of William Purdy, a bricklayer and his wife Elizabeth.
Purdy was born in Brimington, Derbyshire, the son of William Purdy, a bricklayer and his wife Elizabeth.
He made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1896 season, against Yorkshire. Purdy took the last wicket before the close of play in a drawn match. He played in four more games during the 1896 season.
Purdy made just three more appearances for Derbyshire after 1896, in the 1897, 1901 and 1906 seasons.
Purdy was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who took 9 first class wickets at an average of 34.44 and a best performance of 3-53. He was a right-handed batsman who played 13 innings in 9 matches in the middle-lower.
His top score was 10 not out and his average 4.33. Purdy died in Mansfield.