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Os Brown

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Os Brown
Personal information
Full nameOscar Brown
Born4 August 1889
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 April 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 65)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911–15 South Sydney 48 7 2 0 25
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1911 Metropolis 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Os Brown (1889-1955) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

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Brown made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round one of the 1911 season against North Sydney at the Sydney Sports Ground. In the same year, he was selected for New South Wales and Metropolis.

In 1914, he made 12 appearances for South Sydney as the club won the 1914 premiership. Brown retired following the conclusion of the 1915 season.[2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Os Brown - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  4. ^ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
  5. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Os Brown". www.ssralmanac.com.