About Fred Brown
Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73). Fred Brown was an American american football player.
William Frederick Brown (August 29, 1905 – February 28, 1979) was an American football player.
Brown was born in 1905 in Dedham, Massachusetts. He played for the 1929 NYU Violets football team that defeated Penn State, Georgia, and Missouri, compiling a 7–3 under head coach Chick Meehan.
After his football career ended, Brown lived in Austin, Texas, and worked as an officer with the Texas State Liquor Authority. After retiring, he moved to Bradenton, Florida. He died in February 1979 at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradentown.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Brown?
American football player (1905-1979)
When was Fred Brown born?
Fred Brown was born on 29 August 1905 in Dedham.
When did Fred Brown die?
Fred Brown died on 28 February 1979.
What was Fred Brown's occupation?
Fred Brown was an american football player.
What nationality was Fred Brown?
Fred Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Brown (American football guard)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Brown. https://biography.guide/fred-brown-american-football-player/
MLA: "Fred Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-brown-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Fred Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-brown-american-football-player/.
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