Robert Brown (footballer, born 1856)

Robert 'Sparrow' Brown (1856 – 10 January 1904) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Dumbarton and Scotland.

Robert Brown
Personal information
Full name Robert Brown
Date of birth 1856
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death 10 January 1904 (aged 47–48)[1]
Place of death Dumbarton, Scotland
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1878–1885 Dumbarton[2]
International career
1884 Scotland[3] 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was one of two contemporary players of the same name and club. To distinguish them, they were given nicknames 'Plumber' and 'Sparrow'.[1]

Honours

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Dumbarton[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mitchell, Andy (2021). The men who made Scotland: The definitive Who's Who of Scottish Football Internationalists 1872-1939. Amazon. ISBN 9798513846642.
  2. ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  3. ^ Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.
  4. ^ Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
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