About Harry Brown
Lived 1918 – 1963 (aged 44–45). Harry Brown was a British association football player.
Henry Stanford Brown (23 May 1918 – 1963) was an English footballer who played as a half back for various clubs in the 1930s and 1940s, including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Hull City.
Career He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1938 from Workington, making his debut on 22 April 1939 in a goalless draw at Bolton Wanderers. He played the following game at Leicester City, his only two appearances for the club, before joining Hull City.
After the disruption to league football caused by World War II, he was able to make his Football League debut for Hull in 1946.
In 1959 he became manager of Bridlington Town AFC on their entry to the Yorkshire League, winning promotion in their first season. He was still manager at the time of his death in a road accident.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Brown?
English footballer born 1918
When was Harry Brown born?
Harry Brown was born on 23 May 1918 in Workington.
When did Harry Brown die?
Harry Brown died in 1963.
What was Harry Brown's occupation?
Harry Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Brown?
Harry Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Brown (footballer, born 1918)
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