Fred Brown (footballer, born 1895)

Frederick Brown (28 June 1895 – 6 November 1960) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. His clubs included Sheffield United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Gillingham.[1]

For other footballers of the same name, see Fred Brown.

Fred Brown
Personal information
Full name Frederick Brown
Date of birth 28 June 1895
Place of birth Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Date of death 6 November 1960(1960-11-06) (aged 65)
Place of death Gainsborough, England
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1913–1919 Gainsborough Trinity
1919–1923 Sheffield United 38 (8)
1923–1924 Brighton & Hove Albion 19 (3)
1924–1927 Gillingham 95 (26)
1927–1928 Gainsborough Trinity
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

The younger brother of former Sheffield United and England striker Arthur Brown[2] Fred started his career with his hometown club of Gainsborough Trinity. During the war he would regularly guest for Sheffield United as he had taken up a job in a munitions factory in the city.[2] After a spell in the army he joined the Blades on a full-time basis after the end of World War I where he played for four seasons. Never a regular first choice he made only 44 appearances for the club before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion and Gillingham.[2]

References
  1. Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 12. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. pp. 68–69. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.


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