About George Brown
Lived 1885 – 1955 (aged 69). George Brown was an American baseball player.
George W. Brown (October 24, 1885 – September 16, 1955) was an American Negro leagues outfielder for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and in its first two seasons.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Brown?
Negro Leagues outfielder (fl. 1885–1921)
When was George Brown born?
George Brown was born on 24 October 1885 in Aurora.
When did George Brown die?
George Brown died on 16 September 1955 in Dayton, Ohio.
What was George Brown's occupation?
George Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was George Brown?
George Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Brown (1910s outfielder)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Brown. https://biography.guide/george-brown-baseball-player-1885/
MLA: "George Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-brown-baseball-player-1885/.
Chicago: "George Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-brown-baseball-player-1885/.
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