Fred Brown (rugby league, Wales)


Frederick "Fred" Brown was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Oldham and Wigan, as a, or, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

International honours

Fred Brown won caps for Wales while at Oldham 1921–1923 2-caps.

Championship Final appearances

Fred Brown played left-, i.e. number 8, in Oldham's 2-13 defeat by Wigan in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922.

County League appearances

Fred Brown played in Wigan's victory in the Lancashire County League during the 1923–24.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Fred Brown played left-, i.e. number 11, in Wigan's 21-4 victory over Oldham in the 1924 Challenge Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale on Saturday 12 April 1924.