About Malcolm Brown
Lived 1899 – 1951 (aged 52). Malcolm Brown was an American baseball player.
Malcolm Elmore Brown (July 18, 1899 – September 13, 1951), nicknamed "Scrappy", was an American Negro league baseball shortstop between 1920 and 1930.
A native of Sparrows Point, Maryland, Brown made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 with the Hilldale Club. He went on to play for several teams, including five seasons with the Baltimore Black Sox, and finished his career with a two-year stint with the Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1929 and 1930. Brown died in Washington, D.C., in 1951 at age 52.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Malcolm Brown?
American baseball player (1899-1951)
When was Malcolm Brown born?
Malcolm Brown was born on 18 July 1899 in Sparrows Point.
When did Malcolm Brown die?
Malcolm Brown died on 13 September 1951 in Washington, D.C..
What was Malcolm Brown's occupation?
Malcolm Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Malcolm Brown?
Malcolm Brown was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malcolm Brown. https://biography.guide/malcolm-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "Malcolm Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/malcolm-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Malcolm Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/malcolm-brown-baseball-player/.
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