William Brown (footballer born 1928)

Bill Brown
Personal information
Full name William Brown
Date of birth 27 March 1928 (1928-03-27) (age 83)
Place of birth Dawdon, County Durham, England
Playing position Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19??–1950 Murton Colliery Welfare ? (?)
1950–1958 Gateshead 216 (7)
1958–1959 Berwick Rangers 3 (0)
1959–19?? Blyth Spartans ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

William "Bill" Brown (born 27 March 1928) was an English footballer who played as a Wing half.

Brown started his career with non-league Murton Colliery Welfare before signing for Gateshead in September 1950. He scored a total of 7 goals in 238 appearances in the league and FA Cup for Gateshead. Brown moved on to Berwick Rangers before playing for non-league Blyth Spartans.

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