W. S. "Lob" or "Lobster" Brown was a

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player.

Georgia Tech

Brown was a prominent tackle for the Georgia Tech Golden Tornado of the

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. He came from

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. He was elected to the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1966.

1904

Brown was selected All-Southern in 1904. Some publications claim he was Tech's first All-Southern player; others list

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1906

He also kicked, responsible for the win over

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by a field goal. Brown also helped Tech to its first defeat over

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in 1906. He was captain-elect of 1907.

References

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