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Charlie Brown (footballer, born 1896)

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Charlie Brown
Brown during his Collingwood career
Personal information
Full name Charles Wilson Brown
Date of birth 30 April 1896
Place of birth Carlton, Victoria
Date of death 9 April 1956(1956-04-09) (aged 59)
Place of death Fitzroy, Victoria
Original team(s) Balmain
Debut Round 1, 6 May 1916, Collingwood vs. Richmond, at Punt Rd
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1916–1923 Collingwood 107 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923.
Career highlights
  • 1917 premiership team
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Charles Wilson Brown (30 April 1896 – 9 April 1956)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]

Brown played juniors with Balmain Junior Football Club in the Victorian Metropolitan Football League.

Brown played as a defender over eight seasons for Collingwood in the VFL. In his second season, Brown won a premiership with Collingwood in their Grand Final win over Fitzroy.

References

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  1. ^ "Charlie W. Brown". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  2. ^ AFL Tables – Charlie Brown Statistics