Bobby Brown (footballer, born 1887)

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Bobby Brown
Personal information
Full name John Robert Brown [1]
Date of birth November 1887 [1]
Place of birth South Bank, England [1]
Position(s) Full Back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1906–1907 South Bank
1907–1909 Middlesbrough 25 (0)
1909 Bristol City 3 (0)
1909 Warrenby Athletic
Total28(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Robert Brown (born November 1887) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bristol City and Middlesbrough. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bobby Brown at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN   1-899468-67-6.
  3. "Brown Bobby Image 1 Middlesbrough 1907". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 10 February 2021.