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Canadian football player
Porky Brown
Born:1927
Victoria, British Columbia
Died: (aged 60)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
CollegeSt. Martin's
Career history
As player
1950–1951Calgary Stampeders
1953–1960Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star1953
Awards1950 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy

Robert Gordon "Porky" Brown (1927 – December 20, 1987) was an all-star guard in the Canadian Football League.

A native of Victoria, Brown was winner of the 1950 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west. He went on to a 10-season professional football career with the Calgary Stampeders (he sat out 1952) and was named an all-star in 1953. Brown retired in 1960.

In 1961, Brown became a defensive line coach for the Calgary Wranglers.

References

  1. "Announcements". Calgary Herald. December 23, 1987. p. 38.
  2. 10th Season for Porky Calgary Herald, March 16, 1960
  3. Calgary Stampeders All-Time Roster Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Farwell Planned For Porky, The Calgary Albertan, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
  5. Porky Brown to pack it up Leader-Post, October 8, 1960.
  6. Short, John (1960), Triumphant Stamps Sure They'lll Grab 3rd Spot, The Calgary Albertan, retrieved 12 April 2023
  7. Porky Brown Will Retire, The Star-Phoenix, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
  8. Ex-Cowboy Brown Will Aid Bishop, The Calgary Albertan, 1961, retrieved 12 April 2023
Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy – Best Canadian Rookie in the WIRU or CFL Western Conference


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