About William Davie Brown
Lived 1852 – 1876 (aged 23). William Davie Brown was a British rugby union player.
William Davie Brown (29 May 1852 – 24 March 1876) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played as a full back.
He played for Glasgow Academicals, one of the top teams in Scotland at the time.
He was called up to the Glasgow District side for the Great Britain's very first provincial rugby match on 23 November 1872. He went on to captain the side in the match against Edinburgh District on 5 December 1874.
He was called up to the Scotland squad for the world's first international rugby match in 1871. He represented Scotland 5 times in total.
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Who was William Davie Brown?
Scottish rugby union player
When was William Davie Brown born?
William Davie Brown was born on 29 May 1852 in Glasgow.
When did William Davie Brown die?
William Davie Brown died on 24 March 1876 in Blantyre.
What was William Davie Brown's occupation?
William Davie Brown was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Davie Brown?
William Davie Brown was British.
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