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Arnie Brown
Brown at St. Michael's, c. 1961
Born (1942-01-28)January 28, 1942
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Died July 26, 2019(2019-07-26) (aged 77)
Apsley, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
New York Islanders
Atlanta Flames
Vancouver Blazers
Michigan Stags
Baltimore Blades
Playing career 1961–1975

Stewart Arnold Brown[1] (January 28, 1942 – July 26, 2019) was a professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL), who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Atlanta Flames.[2][3] After one season in the World Hockey Association (WHA), with the Vancouver Blazers, Michigan Stags and Baltimore Blades, Brown retired in 1975.[4][5]

In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked Brown at No. 93 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team’s first 82 seasons.[6]

Brown died on July 26, 2019 at the age of 77.[7]

References

  1. ^ Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 223. ISBN 1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "No overhaul planned: Burke says as Leafs win". The National Post. February 22, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "One of the sorriest NHL teams ever..." Sports Illustrated. October 11, 1982. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  4. ^ "People in the Community Councilor Arnie Brown". Aspley Voice. July 2006. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Arnie Brown". www.hhof.com. Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Cohen, Russ; Halligan, John; Raider, Adam (2009). 100 Ranger Greats: Superstars, Unsung Heroes and Colorful Characters. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0470736194. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  7. ^ "Brown, longtime NHL defenseman, dies at 77". NHL.com. July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.