Name: Brown, Arthur Alfred "Digger" "AA"



Birthdate: 1859-03-15 in Aston (Died: 1909-07-01 in Aston)

Position: Forward

Playing for Villa: August 1878 - August 1879, February 1880 - May 1886

Previous clubs: Florence FC, Aston Unity, Mitchell St. George's, Birchfield Trinity, Excelsior

Signed: - From Aston Unity, - From Excelsior FC

Sold: - To Mitchell St. George's, Retired through ill-health

League: 0

Cup: 22 matches - 15 goals

International: England A (1882, 3 - 4 goals), England Trials (1881-82)


More info:
"For his size, probably the most brilliant and successful player produced in the Midlands. Sturdy, though small, he could dribble through opponents with astonishing ease and grace. In his day he had no local rival, and was scarcely overshadowed by his great captain, Archie Hunter. As a pair, they were simply formidable in many games as centreforwards. Full of grit, good-tempered, and a magnificent worker, he shone in any company. Made a big mark in international games and was not exactly overburdened with honours. Can still control a ball and is today, as ever, a fine Villa comrade."
The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906

Brother of Albert Arthur Brown.
During the 1886-87 season he played in at least 1 friendly on 24 July 1886. (1 goal)



Season

1880-81
1881-82
1882-83
1883-84
1884-85
1885-86
First team

3 - 0 goals
5 - 4 goals
5 - 4 goals
3 - 4 goals
4 - 2 goals
2 - 1 goal
Reserves

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Youth

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