Herbert Brown (footballer)

Herbert Archibald Brown (fl. 1928–1932) was an English footballer who made 139 appearances in the Football League playing for Darlington in the 1920s and 1930s. He also played non-league football for Shildon and Spennymoor United.[1] Brown, a left back, partnered Hughie Dickson at full back in the later part of Dickson's career.[3]

For the outside right who played for Bradford City, Middlesbrough and York City, see Bert Brown (footballer).

Herbert Brown
Personal information
Full name Herbert Archibald Brown[1]
Place of birth Wilton Park, County Durham,[1] England
Height 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shildon
1928–1932 Darlington 139 (7)
Spennymoor United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Veitch, Colin (19 August 1931). "Football crash at Darlington if—!". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Hartlepool's weak defence". Yorkshire Post. 2 September 1929. p. 14 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darlington's backs, Brown and Dickson, were a great pair


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