William Brown (footballer, born 1907)

English footballer and sprinter

William Brown
Personal information
Full name	William Brown
Date of birth	(1907-02-27)27 February 1907
Place of birth	Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England
Date of death	17 August 1976(1976-08-17) (aged 69)
Place of death	City of London, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Right back
Youth career
	Bishop Auckland
	Crook Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1927–1928	Huddersfield Town
1928–1935	Watford	220	(0)
1936–1939	Exeter City
1939	Darlington
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Brown (27 February 1907 – 17 August 1976) was an English professional association footballer and sprinter. He played as a right back for Football League clubs Huddersfield Town, Watford, Exeter City and Darlington, before his playing career was interrupted by the Second World War. After its conclusion, Brown began coaching sports in the town of Apsley, becoming a football coach at nearby Hemel Hempstead Town in 1950. He continued living in Hertfordshire, and died in the City of London.

As of 2010, Brown holds the dubious distinction of having played more first team games for Watford without scoring than any other outfield player.

References

"Exeter City. Only 6 kept on". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
^ Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 48. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.

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