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Donovan Browning

1916 – 1997

English footballer

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About Donovan Browning

Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80–81). Donovan Browning was a British association football player.

Donovan Albert Browning (9 May 1916 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who played at right-back in the Football League for Southampton in the 1930s.

Football career Browning was born into a farming family at Ashley, near New Milton and represented New Forest Schools before joining New Milton of the Hampshire League in 1934.

In May 1935, Browning moved across the New Forest to join Southampton of the Football League Second Division.

He started the next season as first-choice right-back before a serious knee injury in early October put him out of the game for several months. On his return in February, he had lost his consistency and only played another four matches before being transfer-listed for a fee of £500 in May 1938. No other club came in for him, so he remained at The Dell for another year, making only six reserve-team appearances before he was released in May 1939.

Later career Browning was also a talented cricketer and was on the ground-staff at Hampshire County Cricket Club's County Ground.

He later became a farmer in Dorset with 5,000 acres and was still a season ticket holder at the Dell in 1992.

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Important facts

Birth century
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1997, Dorset
Also known as
Donovan Albert Browning

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donovan Browning?

English footballer (1916-1997)

When was Donovan Browning born?

Donovan Browning was born on 9 May 1916 in Ashley.

When did Donovan Browning die?

Donovan Browning died in 1997 in Dorset.

What was Donovan Browning's occupation?

Donovan Browning was an association football player.

What nationality was Donovan Browning?

Donovan Browning was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donovan Browning

· Wikidata: Q5296830

· DBpedia: Donovan Browning

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