About James Brown
Lived 1902 – 1965 (aged 62–63). James Brown was a British association football player.
James Benjamin Brown (15 October 1902 – 1965) was an English amateur footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Darlington in the 1920s. He was the club's third-choice goalkeeper, behind Andy Greig and John Ward, and made only five appearances in Darlington's first two seasons in the Third Division North, three in 1921–22 and two in 1922–23. Before joining Darlington he played non-league football for Barnard Castle United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Brown?
English footballer (1902-1965)
When was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on 15 October 1902 in Barnard Castle.
When did James Brown die?
James Brown died in 1965.
What was James Brown's occupation?
James Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was James Brown?
James Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Brown (footballer, born 1902)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Brown. https://biography.guide/james-brown-association-football-player-1902/
MLA: "James Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-brown-association-football-player-1902/.
Chicago: "James Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-brown-association-football-player-1902/.
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