William Brown (footballer, born 1907)
William Brown (27 February 1907 – 17 August 1976) was an English professional association footballer and sprinter. He played as a right back for Football League clubs Huddersfield Town, Watford, Exeter City and Darlington, before his playing career was interrupted by the Second World War.[2] After its conclusion, Brown began coaching sports in the town of Apsley, becoming a football coach at nearby Hemel Hempstead Town in 1950. He continued living in Hertfordshire, and died in the City of London.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Brown | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 17 August 1976 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | City of London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bishop Auckland | |||
| Crook Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–1928 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| 1928–1935 | Watford | 220 | (0) |
| 1936–1939 | Exeter City | ||
| 1939 | Darlington | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
As of 2010, Brown holds the dubious distinction of having played more first team games for Watford without scoring than any other outfield player.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Exeter City. Only 6 kept on". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 48. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
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