About Finlay Brown
Lived 1902 – 1977 (aged 74–75). Finlay Brown was a British association football player.
John Finlay Brown (18 May 1902 – 1977) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was defender. Joining from Newtongrange Star where he had been a member of the team that dominated the Midlothian Junior League, he played for Dundee (his only club at the professional level) for a decade, featuring on the losing side in the 1925 Scottish Cup Final. He was selected once for the Scottish League XI in 1931. but it appears this did not transpire.
In 1930, Brown was involved in an on-field collision with opponent Daniel McKenzie of Aberdeen, who later died from his injuries a year later, aged 22.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Finlay Brown?
Scottish association football player
When was Finlay Brown born?
Finlay Brown was born on 18 May 1902 in Newbattle.
When did Finlay Brown die?
Finlay Brown died in 1977 in Dundee.
What was Finlay Brown's occupation?
Finlay Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was Finlay Brown?
Finlay Brown was British.
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· DBpedia: Finlay Brown (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Finlay Brown. https://biography.guide/finlay-brown/
MLA: "Finlay Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/finlay-brown/.
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