Joe Brown
English footballer and manager
About Joe Brown
Lived 1929 – 2014 (aged 85). Joe Brown was a British association football player and association football coach.
Joseph Brown (26 April 1929 – 30 October 2014) was an English football player and manager.
Playing career Brown started his career with First Division Middlesbrough, where he came through from the juniors team. He joined Burnley in August 1952, but his time at the club was restricted to just six appearances because of a serious back injury. Having suffered a slipped disc in his back at the age of 17, he recovered after the operation and salvaged his playing career. He joined Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in June 1954, where he made a total of 215 appearances and scored five goals in the league.
Managerial statistics Source: TeamFromToRecordGWLDWin %Burnley7 January 197620 February 19775211162521.15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Brown?
English footballer and manager (1929-2014)
When was Joe Brown born?
Joe Brown was born on 26 April 1929 in Cramlington.
When did Joe Brown die?
Joe Brown died on 30 October 2014 in Burnley.
What was Joe Brown's occupation?
Joe Brown was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Joe Brown?
Joe Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Brown (footballer, born 1929)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Brown. https://biography.guide/joe-brown-association-football-player/
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