James Brown (footballer, born 1902)

James Benjamin Brown (15 October 1902 – 1965) was an English amateur footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Darlington in the 1920s.[2] He was the club's third-choice goalkeeper,[3] behind Andy Greig and John Ward, and made only five appearances in Darlington's first two seasons in the Third Division North, three in 1921–22 and two in 1922–23.[4][5] Before joining Darlington he played non-league football for Barnard Castle United.[1]

James Brown

Personal information
Full name	James Benjamin Brown[1]
Date of birth	15 October 1902[1]
Place of birth	Barnard Castle,[1] England
Date of death	1965 (aged 62–63)[1]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Barnard Castle United
1921–1923	Darlington	5	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. James Brown at the English National Football Archive (subscription required) Retrieved 13 February 2017.
2. "Stockton player signs for Darlington". Northern Daily Mail. West Hartlepool. 29 June 1922. p. 7 – via British Newspaper Archive. Amongst the amateurs who have again signed for Darlington are: Brown (goalkeeper)...
3. "North and South. Darlington's Brown". Derby Daily Telegraph. 11 February 1922. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.
4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
5. Tweddle, Frank (2000). The Definitive Darlington F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData. pp. 23–24. ISBN 978-1-899468-15-7.