About Eddie Brown
Lived 1891 – 1956 (aged 65). Eddie Brown was an American baseball player.
Edward William Brown (July 17, 1891 – September 10, 1956) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants, Brooklyn Robins, and Boston Braves between 1920 and 1928. A .303 lifetime hitter, he led the National League with 201 hits in 1926. Brown's nickname was "Glass Arm Eddie".
In 790 games over 7 seasons, Brown compiled a .303 batting average (878-for-2902) with 341 runs, 170 doubles, 33 triples, 16 home runs, 407 RBIs, 127 base on balls, 109 strikeouts.334 on-base percentage and .400 slugging percentage. Defensively, he recorded a .970 fielding percentage.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Brown?
American baseball player
When was Eddie Brown born?
Eddie Brown was born on 17 July 1891 in Milligan.
When did Eddie Brown die?
Eddie Brown died on 10 September 1956 in Vallejo.
What was Eddie Brown's occupation?
Eddie Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eddie Brown?
Eddie Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Brown (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Brown. https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "Eddie Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Eddie Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-baseball-player/.
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