About Myrl Brown
Lived 1894 – 1981 (aged 86). Myrl Brown was an American baseball player.
Myrl Lincoln Brown (October 10, 1894 – February 23, 1981) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played with the Pittsburgh Pirates in .
During the 1920 season, the Pirates bought Brown's contract from the Reading Aces of the International League for $20,000 . This was the highest price ever paid for an International League player up to that point.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Myrl Brown?
American baseball player
When was Myrl Brown born?
Myrl Brown was born on 10 October 1894 in Waynesboro.
When did Myrl Brown die?
Myrl Brown died on 23 February 1981 in Harrisburg.
What was Myrl Brown's occupation?
Myrl Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Myrl Brown?
Myrl Brown was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Myrl Brown. https://biography.guide/myrl-brown/
MLA: "Myrl Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/myrl-brown/.
Chicago: "Myrl Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/myrl-brown/.
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