About James Brown
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 83). James Brown was a British cricketer.
James "Jimmy" Brown MBE (24 September 1931 – 8 December 2014) was a Scottish first-class cricketer. He played as a wicket-keeper and took a record 119 catches and 40 stumpings for them. In first-class cricket his tally of 105 dismissals is easily the most by a cricketer for Scotland.
In club cricket for Perthshire and took 674 dismissals. He was awarded the MBE in the 1974 New Year Honours.
He died on 8 December 2014 at the age of 83.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Brown?
Scottish first class cricketer, born 1931
When was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on 24 September 1931 in Perth.
When did James Brown die?
James Brown died on 8 December 2014.
What was James Brown's occupation?
James Brown was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Brown?
James Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Brown (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Brown. https://biography.guide/james-brown-cricketer/
MLA: "James Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-brown-cricketer/.
Chicago: "James Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-brown-cricketer/.
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