Jesse Rhoades Purnell (May 11, 1881 to July 4, 1966), was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played in with the Philadelphia Phillies. He batted left and threw right-handed. Purnell had two hits and scored 2 runs in 19 at-bats in seven career games. He was born in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. External links 1881 births 1966 deaths Major League Baseball third basemen Baseball players from Pennsylvania Philadelphia Phillies players People from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania