John Brown (football)

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John Brown
Date of birth:	September 12, 1891
Place of birth:	Middletown, Delaware
Date of death:	June 10, 1963
Place of death:	Glen Head, New York
Career information
Position(s):	Guard / Tackle
College:	United States Naval Academy
Career highlights and Awards
Honors:	College Football Hall of Fame (Elected 1951)
College Football Hall of Fame

John Brown (born September 12, 1891) was an American football player and an Admiral in the United States Navy. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. As a defender he helped the United States Naval Academy football team shut out seven opponents in 1913. During World War II, Brown rose to the rank of Admiral and played an important role in submarine operations in the South Pacific. He later became Director of Athletics and eventually Superintendent at the Naval Academy^[1].