Os Brown

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Os Brown
Personal information
Full nameOscar Brown
Born4 August 1889
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 April 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 65)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1911–15 South Sydney 4872025
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1911 New South Wales 10000
1911 Metropolis 20000
Source: [1]

Os Brown (1889-1955) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Brown made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round one of the 1911 season against North Sydney at the Sydney Sports Ground. In the same year, he was selected for New South Wales and Metropolis.

In 1914, he made 12 appearances for South Sydney as the club won the 1914 premiership. Brown retired following the conclusion of the 1915 season. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Os Brown - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  4. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
  5. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Os Brown". www.ssralmanac.com.