Roy Brown
English professional footballer from Stoke-on-Trent
About Roy Brown
Lived 1923 – 1989 (aged 65–66). Roy Brown was a British association football player.
Career
Brown was born in Stoke-on-Trent and was the son of a Nigerian father, and English mother. He joined Stoke City in 1939 and played for the club during World War II whilst also serving with the army.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Brown?
English professional footballer from Stoke-on-Trent (1923-1989)
When was Roy Brown born?
Roy Brown was born on 20 December 1923 in Stoke-on-Trent.
When did Roy Brown die?
Roy Brown died in 1989 in Bushey.
What was Roy Brown's occupation?
Roy Brown was an association football player.
What nationality was Roy Brown?
Roy Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Brown (footballer, born 1923)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Brown. https://biography.guide/roy-brown-association-football-player-1923/
MLA: "Roy Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-brown-association-football-player-1923/.
Chicago: "Roy Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-brown-association-football-player-1923/.
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