Brown was born in
Liverpool and his professional football career started when he joined
Burton Wanderers in July 1894 Brown was signed on a professional contract and made his debut at
inside-right in a 2–0 defeat at
Tottenham on the opening day of the season, 18 September 1897. Brown retained his place for the next match before giving way to
Willie Naughton. Brown returned in January 1898, now playing at
outside-right, ousting
Jimmy Yates from the side and went on to make a total of twelve league appearances, scoring twice (in consecutive matches in April). Brown also made one
FA Cup appearance, when he replaced the injured
Joe Farrell in the
semi-final replay against
Nottingham Forest, when the "Saints" were rather controversially eliminated when goalkeeper
George Clawley had his eyes "
choked with snow" in a blizzard and conceded two goals in the final minutes of the game. In the 1898
close-season, Southampton signed
Tom Smith and Brown was released. He then had seasons at
Bristol Rovers, where he was known by the nickname 'Daddy' Brown, and
Queens Park Rangers, before winding up his career at
Swindon Town. ==Honours==