Career
He made his Auckland debut against New South Wales in 1922 as a seventeen-year-old. After the 1923 season, Brown went to England and played for Wigan as an amateur in several reserve games. On his return Brown joined City.
As a result, he was suspended for three weeks until he rejoined the Newton club
In 1927 he returned to England, joining Wigan as a professional. Brown also played for Halifax and York before returning to Auckland in time to represent New Zealand in 1935.
He also had further stints in France, with Bordeaux, and Bramley before suffering the illness that caused his death in 1947. Representative career
Brown was part of the 1926-1927 tour of Great Britain that was marred by player discontent.
He captained the Kiwis in one test match against Australia in 1935.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Brown played Left-wing, id est (that is) number 5, and scored a try, in Wigan"s 13-2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1928-1929 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929. County Cup final appearances
Brown played Right-wing, id est (that is) number 2, and scored a try, in Wigan"s 5-4 victory over Widnes in the 1928 Lancashire Cup final during the 1928-1929 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928. Brown died in Auckland on 3 June 1947 and was buried at Waikaraka Cemetery.
