Jorge Brown
Encyclopedia
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.
Jorge started playing football in the 2nd team of the English High School team. In 1896 he joined Club Palermo and in 1897 he joined Lanús
.
In 1900 he returned to English High School where he was part of the team that won the 1900 league championship. In 1901 the club changed their name to Alumni Athletic Club
and over the following decade the club dominated Argentine football winning 9 of the 12 championships between 1900 and their disollution in 1911.
Jorge Brown made his debut for the Argentina national team
in 1902. He went on to make 23 appearances, scoring four goals. he captained the team for 18 matches between 1908 and 1913.
After the disollution of Alumni, Jorge Brown joined Quilmes
where he won the 1912 league championship. He played for the club until 1914.
Between 1914 and 1927 he played in the "Liga de los sábados" (Saturday league) where he captained Buenos Aires Cricket Club, an institution he would go on to serve as president.
Brown had four brothers who were also Argentine international players – Alfredo
, Carlos
, Eliseo
and Ernesto
– as well as one cousin, Juan Domingo
. Two other brothers – Diego
and Tomás
– were also footballers.
Quilmes
Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer who was one of the most important figures in the early years of Argentine football. He won 10 league titles
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...
and captained the Argentina national team
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...
between 1908 and 1913.
Jorge started playing football in the 2nd team of the English High School team. In 1896 he joined Club Palermo and in 1897 he joined Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
.
In 1900 he returned to English High School where he was part of the team that won the 1900 league championship. In 1901 the club changed their name to Alumni Athletic Club
Alumni Athletic Club (football)
Alumni Athletic Club, or simply Alumni, was an Argentine football team which took part in its football league during the Amateur era. Although officially founded in 1898, the team had been formed in 1893 when a group of students from the Buenos Aires English High School joined to Alexander Watson...
and over the following decade the club dominated Argentine football winning 9 of the 12 championships between 1900 and their disollution in 1911.
Jorge Brown made his debut for the Argentina national team
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...
in 1902. He went on to make 23 appearances, scoring four goals. he captained the team for 18 matches between 1908 and 1913.
After the disollution of Alumni, Jorge Brown joined Quilmes
Quilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division....
where he won the 1912 league championship. He played for the club until 1914.
Between 1914 and 1927 he played in the "Liga de los sábados" (Saturday league) where he captained Buenos Aires Cricket Club, an institution he would go on to serve as president.
Brown had four brothers who were also Argentine international players – 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....
, Carlos
Carlos Brown (footballer)
Carlos Carr Brown was an Argentine international footballer.-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin....
, Eliseo
Eliseo Brown
Eliseo Brown was an Argentine international footballer who played as a forward.-Early life:Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin....
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:...
– as well as one cousin, 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...
. Two other brothers – Diego
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...
and 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...
– were also footballers.
Titles
Alumni- Argentine PrimeraAmateur Era in Argentine footballThe 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...
(9): 1900, 1902, 1903, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1910,1911 - Copa de Competencia Jockey Club (3): 1907, 1908, 1909
- Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires (2): 1905, 1906
Quilmes
- Argentine PrimeraAmateur Era in Argentine footballThe 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...
(1): 1912
Argentina
- Copa de Honor Cousenier (1): 1906
- Copa Competencia Chevallier Boutell (5): 1903, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909