John Brown
English football player for Leicester City, Wrexham, Nuneaton Town and Heanor Town
About John Brown
Lived 1901 – 1977 (aged 75). John Brown was a British association football player.
John Thomas Brown (15 June 1901 – 1977) was an English footballer. He played as a full back for Leicester City, Wrexham, Nuneaton Town and Heanor Town.
He was part of the Leicester City side which finished in what was until 2016 the club's highest ever league finish, of runners-up in 1928-29.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Brown?
English football player for Leicester City, Wrexham, Nuneaton Town and Heanor Town (1901-1977)
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born on 15 June 1901 in Eastwood.
When did John Brown die?
John Brown died on 28 January 1977 in Eastwood.
What was John Brown's occupation?
John Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was John Brown?
John Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Brown (footballer, born 1901)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player-1901/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player-1901/.
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