Robert Brown (footballer, born 1860)

Robert 'Plumber' Brown (2 February 1860 – 2 December 1940) was a Scottish footballer.

Career

Brown was one of two contemporary players of the same name who both played for Dumbarton and Scotland. To distinguish them, they were given nicknames 'Plumber' and 'Sparrow'.

Honours

• Scottish Cup: Winners 1882–83
• Runners Up 1886–87
• Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1884–85
• Glasgow Charity Cup: Runners Up 1884–85
• 4 representative caps for Dumbartonshire
• 1 representative cap for Scotch Counties.

References

External links

• London Hearts profile
• Robert Brown (The Sons Archive - Dumbarton Football Club History)