Gordon Brown (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1927 Victoria, British Columbia |
| Died | (aged 60) Calgary, Alberta |
| Career information | |
| College | St. Martin's |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1951 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1953–1960 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Robert Gordon "Porky" Brown (1927 – December 20, 1987) was an all-star guard in the Canadian Football League.[1]
A native of Victoria, Brown was winner of the 1950 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[2] He went on to a 10-season professional football career with the Calgary Stampeders (he sat out 1952)[3] and was named an all-star in 1953. Brown retired in 1960.[4][5][6][7]
In 1961, Brown became a defensive line coach for the Calgary Wranglers.[8]
References
- ^ "Announcements". Calgary Herald. December 23, 1987. p. 38.
- ^ 10th Season for Porky Calgary Herald, March 16, 1960
- ^ Calgary Stampeders All-Time Roster Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Farwell Planned For Porky, The Calgary Albertan, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
- ^ Porky Brown to pack it up Leader-Post, October 8, 1960.
- ^ Short, John (1960), Triumphant Stamps Sure They'lll Grab 3rd Spot, The Calgary Albertan, retrieved 12 April 2023
- ^ Porky Brown Will Retire, The Star-Phoenix, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
- ^ Ex-Cowboy Brown Will Aid Bishop, The Calgary Albertan, 1961, retrieved 12 April 2023