Jack Brown

John Roman Brown (October 24, 1902 – November 25, 1987) was an American football player and college athletics administrator. He played college football for the University of Dayton and professional football for the Dayton Triangles. He later served as an administrator of the University of Dayton's athletic department.

Early life Brown was born in 1902 in Dayton, Ohio. He played college football at the center position for the University of Dayton. He also a member of the school's rifle team.

Later life After his playing career ended, Brown worked for many years as the business and ticket manager for the University of Dayton athletic department. He also became an avid student of Civil War and American history and a collector of related memorabilia.

Brown died in 1987 in Dayton at age 85.