About John Brown
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 67). John Brown was a British association football player.
John Lewis Brown (23 March 1921 – 10 January 1989) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for York City, and in non-League football for Stanley United and York Civil Service.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Brown?
English association football player, born 1921
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born on 23 March 1921 in Crook.
When did John Brown die?
John Brown died on 10 January 1989 in York.
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 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player-1921/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player-1921/.
Chicago: "John Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player-1921/.
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