About Gordon Brown
Lived 1930 – 2026 (aged 95–96). Gordon Brown was a British rugby league player.
Gordon F. Brown (1930 – 12 February 2026) was an English World Cup-winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds and Keighley, as a ,
Playing career
International honours Brown won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (2-tries), France (1-try), New Zealand (1-try), France (2-tries); and in 1955 against New Zealand (2 matches).
Club career Brown made his début for Leeds against Halifax at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 April 1950.
Death Brown died on 12 February 2026, at the age of 95.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Brown?
English rugby league footballer
When was Gordon Brown born?
Gordon Brown was born in 1930 in Leeds.
When did Gordon Brown die?
Gordon Brown died on 12 February 2026.
What was Gordon Brown's occupation?
Gordon Brown was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Gordon Brown?
Gordon Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon Brown (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Brown. https://biography.guide/gordon-brown-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Gordon Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-brown-rugby-league-player/.
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