About Alex Brown
Lived 1905 – 1986 (aged 81). Alex Brown was a rugby union player.
Alexander Henderson Brown (12 May 1905 – 31 December 1986) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He became the 85th President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Brown played for Heriots.
Provincial career
He was capped by Edinburgh District to play in the 1928 inter-city match.
International career
He played for Scotland 3 times in the period 1928 to 1929.
Administrative career
He became the 85th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the standard one year from 1971 to 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Brown?
rugby union player, born 1905
When was Alex Brown born?
Alex Brown was born on 12 May 1905 in Edinburgh.
When did Alex Brown die?
Alex Brown died on 31 December 1986.
What was Alex Brown's occupation?
Alex Brown was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Brown (rugby union, born 1905)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Brown. https://biography.guide/alex-brown-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Alex Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-brown-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Alex Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-brown-rugby-union-player/.
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