BEARGER 1,830 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Passed away, 96 years of age. Edited January 15, 2020 by BEARGER 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEARGER 1,830 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/bobby-brown-1923-2020/ 15 January 2020, 19:30 by Rangers Football Club EVERYONE at Rangers FC is in mourning today after learning that club legend and former Scotland goalkeeper and manager Bobby Brown has sadly passed away at the age of 96. Mr Brown, from Dunipace, joined Bill Struth’s Light Blues from Queen’s Park in 1946 and in his decade long spell at Ibrox he made 296 appearances, keeping 109 clean sheets. For six years – between 10 August 1946 and 16 April 1952 – he never missed a league game, playing in an astonishing run of 179 matches. Prior to that, in January 1946, he was handed the first of his five Scotland caps, making his debut in a 2-2 draw against Belgium at Hampden Park. Tall, blond and agile, Mr Brown was the last line in a famous Rangers defence which became known as the Iron Curtain and also featured George Young, Jock Shaw, Ian McColl, Willie Woodburn and Sammy Cox. He played as a part-timer throughout his Gers career, combining football with life as a schoolmaster. He also had what was then the unusual habit of making sure he turned out with a new pair of white laces in his boots for every game he played in. After succeeding Jerry Dawson between the posts, one of Rangers’ finest goalkeepers who had been at the club since 1929, Mr Brown was to win three League Championships (1946/47, 1948/49 and 1949/50), three Scottish Cups (1948, 1949 and 1950) and two League Cups (1946/47 and 1948/49). Indeed, he was an ever-present during the historic 1948/49 season when Rangers became the first team to win the treble. In May 1956, Mr Brown was transferred to Falkirk for £2,200 but within a year he had retired from playing and later became manager of St Johnstone, guiding them into the top division. In February 1967 he was appointed manager of Scotland, a position he held until July 1971. Although the national team failed to qualify for the 1970 World Cup, Mr Brown had the satisfaction of a famous 3-2 victory over reigning world champions England in a European Championship qualifier at Wembley. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2015 having previously been inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2002. Mr Brown, who lived in Helensburgh, was a regular guest at Rangers games in recent years and everyone at the club sends their condolences to his family at this difficult time. Rangers Chairman Dave King said: “All of us connected with Rangers are deeply saddened to hear that Mr Brown, a genuine Rangers and Scotland legend, has passed away. Our thoughts are with Mr. Brown’s family at this time. “He was a wonderful servant of our club and we will remember him with great fondness. He was a gentleman of the game and set standards which typify what Rangers is about.” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,013 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Sad. Last of the Iron Curtain. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 8,117 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 RIP Legend 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 The club article refers to him as Mr Brown throughout. Seems a bit old fashioned, is this due to his age and the times when he played and managed? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Awful news - met him once, what a presence! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Up until a few years back I worked as a freelance illustrator/graphic designer and back in the 80's I used to do portrait commissions of football greats as gifts for people. One portrait that always stands out in my memory is one I completed of Bobby Brown. I was converting a black and white image to colour and really loved capturing the iconic yellow goalie jersey. IMO it's something that should be as iconic as our red and black socks and blue jerseys. RIP Mr Brown. Jerry Dawson and Billy Ritchie are waiting with a pint 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,013 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 45 minutes ago, BlackSocksRedTops said: Mr Brown. Jerry Dawson and Billy Ritchie are waiting with a pin And his most worthy successor, George Niven. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Just now, Scott7 said: And his most worthy successor, George Niven. Here here. We really have had some amazing goalies over the years 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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