About John Brown
Born 1876. John Brown was a British association football player.
John Brown (born c. 1876) was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a midfielder. He made his debut for Sunderland on 4 September 1897 against Sheffield Wednesday in a 1–0 win at Olive Grove. Overall, he made 33 league appearances scoring nine goals while at the club, spanning from 1897 to 1899.
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Who was John Brown?
Scottish footballer for Sunderland (1876-?)
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born in 1876.
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 1876)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-association-football-player/.
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