Brown family (Argentina)
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The Brown family is an Argentine family of Scottish descent known for producing a number of high-profile footballers in the early era of Argentine football
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Hope) left Leith
, Scotland to start a new life in Argentina. On arriving in Argentina, the Browns settled in the short-lived British settlement of Monte Grande before moving to Buenos Aires
after the failure of the settlement.
. Five of those seven would also play internationally for Argentina
. The eldest son to play football was Diego Hope
(b. 1875). The next oldest, Jorge Gibson
(b. 1880, nicknamed el Patricarcho) was the most accomplished member of the family. He would play in ten Argentine championships and representi Argentina 23 times. Jorge was treasurer of Alumni at the point it was disbanded. Jorge played in Argentina's first international in a match against Uruguay in Montevideo
. The next oldest, Carlos Carr Brown
(b. 1882), was the first to make an impact on Argentine football. Carlos learned his football in Britain
before returning to Argentina and representing the national team twice. Tomás
(b. 1884) turned out for Alumni but was not capped internationally. Ernesto Alejandro
(b. 1885; nicknamed el Pacifico for his peaceful nature) once scored six goals in a match for Alumni. The two youngest, Alfredo
(b. 1886) and Eliseo
(b. 1888), also played international football.
A cousin of the brothers, Juan Domingo
, also played for Argentina during the same era. Between 1906 and 1916 Juan played 36 times for the national team.
In 1910 when Argentina
played Uruguay
in the Copa Centenario
, three Browns played for Argentina: Jorge
, Juan Domingo
and Ernesto
.
Amateur Era in Argentine football
The amateur era in Argentine football lasted between 1891 and 1931.-History:The first league tournament outside the United Kingdom took place in Argentina in 1891, it was dominated by British expatriate players and teams. The Scottish influence is evident in the names of the league's first winners...
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Arrival in Argentina
On 22 May 1825, James Brown, Sr., a farm labourer, and his wife Mary (néeNEE
NEE is a political protest group whose goal was to provide an alternative for voters who are unhappy with all political parties at hand in Belgium, where voting is compulsory.The NEE party was founded in 2005 in Antwerp...
Hope) left Leith
Leith
-South Leith v. North Leith:Up until the late 16th century Leith , comprised two separate towns on either side of the river....
, Scotland to start a new life in Argentina. On arriving in Argentina, the Browns settled in the short-lived British settlement of Monte Grande before moving to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
after the failure of the settlement.
Footballing dynasty
James Brown Jr., the youngest son of James and Mary, fathered nine sons, seven of whom became footballers for Alumni Athletic ClubAlumni Athletic Club
Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:...
. Five of those seven would also play internationally for Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. The eldest son to play football was Diego Hope
Diego Brown
Diego Hope Brown was an Argentine footballer who played for the Alumni Athletic Club. Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin. Brown had five brothers who were Argentine international players – Alfredo, Carlos, Eliseo, Ernesto and Jorge – as well as one cousin, Juan Domingo. Another...
(b. 1875). The next oldest, Jorge Gibson
Jorge Brown
Jorge Gibson Brown was an Argentine footballer who was one of the most important figures in the early years of Argentine football. He won 10 league titles and captained the Argentina national team between 1908 and 1913....
(b. 1880, nicknamed el Patricarcho) was the most accomplished member of the family. He would play in ten Argentine championships and representi Argentina 23 times. Jorge was treasurer of Alumni at the point it was disbanded. Jorge played in Argentina's first international in a match against Uruguay in Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
. The next oldest, Carlos Carr Brown
Carlos Brown (footballer)
Carlos Carr Brown was an Argentine international footballer.-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin....
(b. 1882), was the first to make an impact on Argentine football. Carlos learned his football in Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
before returning to Argentina and representing the national team twice. Tomás
Tomás Brown
Tomás Brown was an Argentine footballer who played for the Alumni Athletic Club. Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin. Brown had five brothers who were Argentine international players – Alfredo, Carlos, Eliseo, Ernesto and Jorge – as well as one cousin, Juan Domingo. Another...
(b. 1884) turned out for Alumni but was not capped internationally. Ernesto Alejandro
Ernesto Brown
Ernesto Alejandro Brown was an Argentine international footballer who played as a left back. He was nicknamed El Pacifico for his assured performances for both club and country.-Early life:...
(b. 1885; nicknamed el Pacifico for his peaceful nature) once scored six goals in a match for Alumni. The two youngest, Alfredo
Alfredo Brown
Alfredo Carrow Brown was an Argentine international footballer who played as a forward.-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin....
(b. 1886) and Eliseo
Eliseo Brown
Eliseo Brown was an Argentine international footballer who played as a forward.-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin....
(b. 1888), also played international football.
A cousin of the brothers, Juan Domingo
Juan Domingo Brown
-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin.Juan Domingo Brown had five cousins who were also Argentine international players – Alfredo, Carlos, Eliseo, Ernesto and Jorge...
, also played for Argentina during the same era. Between 1906 and 1916 Juan played 36 times for the national team.
In 1910 when Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
played Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
in the Copa Centenario
1910 Copa America (unofficial)
The Copa Centenario Revolución de Mayo was a international football tournament. Hosted by Argentina from May 29 to June 12, 1910, it was the first international tournament in South America where more than two football nations participated...
, three Browns played for Argentina: Jorge
Jorge Brown
Jorge Gibson Brown was an Argentine footballer who was one of the most important figures in the early years of Argentine football. He won 10 league titles and captained the Argentina national team between 1908 and 1913....
, Juan Domingo
Juan Domingo Brown
-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin.Juan Domingo Brown had five cousins who were also Argentine international players – Alfredo, Carlos, Eliseo, Ernesto and Jorge...
and Ernesto
Ernesto Brown
Ernesto Alejandro Brown was an Argentine international footballer who played as a left back. He was nicknamed El Pacifico for his assured performances for both club and country.-Early life:...
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