Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Edward John Ted Purdon (March 1, 1930 a?? April 29, 2007) was a South African professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for Birmingham City in the Second Division of the Football League and for Sunderland in the First Division.Purdon was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He came to England on tour with his South African club in 1950 at the age of 20, was watched by representatives of several clubs, and signed for Birmingham City.