Stewart Arnold Brown[1] (January 28, 1942 – July 26, 2019) was a professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL), who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Atlanta Flames.[2][3] After one season in the World Hockey Association (WHA), with the Vancouver Blazers, Michigan Stags and Baltimore Blades, Brown retired in 1975.[4][5]

Brown at St. Michael's, c. 1961
Born (1942-01-28)January 28, 1942
Apsley, Ontario, Canada
Died July 26, 2019(2019-07-26) (aged 77)
Lake Orion, Michigan, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
New York Islanders
Atlanta Flames
Michigan Stags
Baltimore Blades

Vancouver Blazers
Playing career 1961–1975

In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked Brown at No. 93 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team’s first 82 seasons.[6]

Brown died on July 26, 2019, at the age of 77.[7]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1959–60 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHA 48 2 5 7 112 10 0 2 2 14
1960–61 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHA 47 7 11 18 110 20 6 9 15 60
1961–62 Toronto Marlboros OHA 19 7 10 17 70 7 0 8 8 23
1961–62 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 2 0 0 0 0
1961–62 Rochester Americans AHL 3 0 3 3 2
1962–63 Rochester Americans AHL 71 4 24 28 143 2 0 0 0 6
1963–64 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 4 0 0 0 6
1963–64 Rochester Americans AHL 47 4 23 27 119
1963–64 Baltimore Clippers AHL 11 0 3 3 8
1964–65 New York Rangers NHL 58 1 11 12 145
1965–66 New York Rangers NHL 64 1 7 8 106
1966–67 New York Rangers NHL 69 2 10 12 61 4 0 0 0 6
1967–68 New York Rangers NHL 74 1 25 26 83 6 0 1 1 8
1968–69 New York Rangers NHL 74 10 12 22 48 4 0 1 1 0
1969–70 New York Rangers NHL 73 15 21 36 78 4 0 4 4 9
1970–71 New York Rangers NHL 48 3 12 15 24
1970–71 Detroit Red Wings NHL 27 2 6 8 30
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings NHL 77 2 23 25 84
1972–73 New York Islanders NHL 48 4 8 12 27
1972–73 Atlanta Flames NHL 15 1 0 1 17
1973–74 Atlanta Flames NHL 48 2 6 8 29 4 0 0 0 0
1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades WHA 50 3 4 7 27
1974–75 Vancouver Blazers WHA 10 0 1 1 13
WHA totals 60 3 5 8 40
NHL totals 681 44 141 185 738 22 0 6 6 23

References

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  1. ^ Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 223. ISBN 978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "No overhaul planned: Burke says as Leafs win". The National Post. February 22, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "One of the sorriest NHL teams ever..." Sports Illustrated. October 11, 1982. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  4. ^ "People in the Community Councilor Arnie Brown". Aspley Voice. July 2006. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Arnie Brown". www.hhof.com. Hockey Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Cohen, Russ; Halligan, John; Raider, Adam (2009). 100 Ranger Greats: Superstars, Unsung Heroes and Colorful Characters. John Wiley & Sons. p. 26. ISBN 978-0470736197. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  7. ^ "Brown, longtime NHL defenseman, dies at 77". NHL.com. July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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