About Jimmy Brown
Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 77). Jimmy Brown was a British association football player.
James Brown (16 February 1924 – 17 January 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward for clubs in Scotland and England.
Brown was born in Cumnock. He was a prolific goal-scorer in a brief career following the Second World War, notably scoring 16 goals in just 18 games for Motherwell and being Bradford City's club top scorer in his one season at the club, in 1948–49, when he amassed 11 goals in 20 games. He also played for Chesterfield and the Queen of the South side of Billy Houliston, Roy Henderson, Jim Patterson and Dougie Sharpe. Brown then played for Carlisle United, before dropping down to the Carlisle and District League with Annan Athletic.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Brown?
Scottish footballer (1924-2002)
When was Jimmy Brown born?
Jimmy Brown was born on 16 February 1924 in New Cumnock.
When did Jimmy Brown die?
Jimmy Brown died on 17 January 2002 in New Cumnock.
What was Jimmy Brown's occupation?
Jimmy Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Brown?
Jimmy Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Brown (footballer, born 1924)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Brown. https://biography.guide/jimmy-brown-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-brown-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-brown-association-football-player/.
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