About John Blair Brown
Lived 1856 – 1904 (aged 47). John Blair Brown was a rugby union player.
John Blair Brown (26 May 1856 – 17 May 1904) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played as a forward.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Glasgow Academicals, one of the top teams in Scotland at the time.
Provincial career
He was called up for the Glasgow District side for the 1874 provincial match against Edinburgh District on 5 December 1874.
He played for West of Scotland District in their match against East of Scotland District on 1 March 1879.
International career
He was called up to the Scotland squad on 17 February 1879 and played Ireland at Belfast on 17 February 1879.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Blair Brown?
Scottish rugby union player
When was John Blair Brown born?
John Blair Brown was born on 26 May 1856 in Glasgow.
When did John Blair Brown die?
John Blair Brown died on 17 April 1904 in Glasgow.
What was John Blair Brown's occupation?
John Blair Brown was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Blair Brown. https://biography.guide/john-blair-brown/
MLA: "John Blair Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-blair-brown/.
Chicago: "John Blair Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-blair-brown/.
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