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Gordon Brown (Canadian football)

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Porky Brown
Born:1927
Victoria, British Columbia
Died: (aged 60)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
CollegeSt. Martin's
Career history
As player
19501951Calgary Stampeders
19531960Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star1953
Awards1950 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy

Robert Gordon "Porky" Brown (1927 – December 20, 1987) was an all-star guard in the Canadian Football League.[1]

A native of Victoria, Brown was winner of the 1950 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[2] He went on to a 10-season professional football career with the Calgary Stampeders (he sat out 1952)[3] and was named an all-star in 1953. Brown retired in 1960.[4][5][6][7]

In 1961, Brown became a defensive line coach for the Calgary Wranglers.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Announcements". Calgary Herald. December 23, 1987. p. 38.
  2. ^ 10th Season for Porky Calgary Herald, March 16, 1960
  3. ^ Calgary Stampeders All-Time Roster Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Farwell Planned For Porky, The Calgary Albertan, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
  5. ^ Porky Brown to pack it up Leader-Post, October 8, 1960.
  6. ^ Short, John (1960), Triumphant Stamps Sure They'lll Grab 3rd Spot, The Calgary Albertan, retrieved 12 April 2023
  7. ^ Porky Brown Will Retire, The Star-Phoenix, 1960, retrieved 12 April 2023
  8. ^ Ex-Cowboy Brown Will Aid Bishop, The Calgary Albertan, 1961, retrieved 12 April 2023