Robert Brown
Scottish footballer, born 1860
About Robert Brown
Lived 1860 – 1940 (aged 80). Robert Brown was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert 'Plumber' Brown (2 February 1860 – 2 December 1940) was a Scottish footballer.
Career Brown was one of two contemporary players of the same name who both played for Dumbarton and Scotland. To distinguish them, they were given nicknames 'Plumber' and 'Sparrow'. Scottish Cup: Winners 1882–83 Runners Up 1886–87 Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1884–85 Glasgow Charity Cup: Runners Up 1884–85 4 representative caps for Dumbartonshire 1 representative cap for Scotch Counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Brown?
Scottish footballer, born 1860
When was Robert Brown born?
Robert Brown was born on 11 February 1860 in Motherwell.
When did Robert Brown die?
Robert Brown died on 2 December 1940 in Dundee.
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 1860)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Brown. https://biography.guide/robert-brown-association-football-player/
MLA: "Robert Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-brown-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-brown-association-football-player/.
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