John Brown (footballer, born 1901)

John Thomas Brown (15 June 1901 – 1977) was an English footballer. He played as a full back for Leicester City, Wrexham, Nuneaton Town and Heanor Town.

John Brown
Personal information
Full name John Thomas Brown
Date of birth (1901-06-15)15 June 1901
Place of birth Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England
Date of death 1966 (aged 64–65)[1]
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922–1931 Leicester City 114 (0)
1931–1934 Wrexham 87 (0)
1934–1936 Nuneaton Town
1936–19?? Heanor Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was part of the Leicester City side which finished in what was until 2016 the club's highest ever league finish, of runners-up in 1928-29.

References

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  • Dave Smith & Paul Taylor (2010). Of Fossils and Foxes. ISBN 978-1-905411-94-8.
  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.