Bobby Brown (footballer born 1940)
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Robert Henry "Bobby" Brown (born 2 May 1940) is an English-born footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League in the 1960s.
and moved into the Football League with Fulham
in September 1960. He then moved to Watford
and made 28 League appearances for them before transferring to Northampton Town.
He moved to Cardiff City
in October 1966 for a fee of £15,000 and played for them in their 1967–68 European Cup Winners' Cup campaign. On 26 December 1967, Brown injured his knee during a 3–0 win over Aston Villa
and was forced into retirement.
While still an amateur, Brown represented Great Britain
at the 1960 Summer Olympics
. He also toured with the FA XI in Summer 1961, playing in a number of the games against the New Zealand teams, and scored hat-tricks against both Otago and the Minor Provinces.
Career
He started as an amateur with BarnetBarnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
and moved into the Football League with Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
in September 1960. He then moved to Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
and made 28 League appearances for them before transferring to Northampton Town.
He moved to Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in October 1966 for a fee of £15,000 and played for them in their 1967–68 European Cup Winners' Cup campaign. On 26 December 1967, Brown injured his knee during a 3–0 win over Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
and was forced into retirement.
While still an amateur, Brown represented Great Britain
United Kingdom national football team
No United Kingdom national football team currently exists, as there are separate teams representing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in football. These national teams compete in the World Cup and European Championships and other internationals. A UK team has played in friendly...
at the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
. He also toured with the FA XI in Summer 1961, playing in a number of the games against the New Zealand teams, and scored hat-tricks against both Otago and the Minor Provinces.