William Brown (27 March 1928 – May 2010) was an English

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who played as a wing half. Brown started his career with non-league Murton Colliery Welfare before signing for

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in September 1950. He scored a total of 7 goals in 238 appearances in the

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and

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for Gateshead. Brown moved to

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before playing for non-league Blyth Spartans.

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* 1928 births 2010 deaths English footballers Association football wing halves Gateshead A.F.C. players Berwick Rangers F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players English Football League players Murton A.F.C. players Scottish Football League players Sportspeople from Seaham Footballers from County Durham {{England-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub