Jim Brown (footballer, born 1950)
Jim Brown (born 11 August 1950) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic. He is most famous for suing a fellow footballer, John Pelosi, for the foul tackle which ended his career. Brown settled out of court a year later.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Brown | ||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1979 | Heart of Midlothian | 278 | (21) |
| 1979–1981 | Hibernian | 44 | (0) |
| 1981–1982 | Dunfermline Athletic | 13 | (0) |
| Total | 335 | (21) | |
| International career | |||
| 1974 | Scottish League XI[1] | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
- "Jim Brown". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- "Stakes raised in football's grudge match". TheGuardian.com. 17 August 2002.
- Sources
- Jim Brown at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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