Robert Brown
Scottish footballer, born 1850
About Robert Brown
Lived 1850 – 1904 (aged 53–54). Robert Brown was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert 'Sparrow' Brown (1856 – 10 January 1904) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Dumbarton and Scotland.
He was one of two contemporary players of the same name and club. To distinguish them, they were given nicknames 'Plumber' and 'Sparrow'. Scottish Cup: Winners 1882–83 Runners Up 1880–81, 1881–82 Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1884–85 Glasgow Charity Cup: Runners Up 1881–82, 1884–85 3 representative caps for Dumbartonshire, scoring one goal 3 representative caps for Scotch Counties, scoring two goals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Brown?
Scottish footballer, born 1850
When was Robert Brown born?
Robert Brown was born in 1850 in Dumbarton.
When did Robert Brown die?
Robert Brown died in 1904 in Dumbarton.
What was Robert Brown's occupation?
Robert Brown was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Robert Brown?
Robert Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Brown (footballer, born 1856)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Brown. https://biography.guide/robert-brown-association-football-player-1850/
MLA: "Robert Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-brown-association-football-player-1850/.
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