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Roy Brown

1923–1989

United Kingdom

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Roy Henry Brown (20 December 1923 – November 1989) was an English professional footballer who played as both a centre half and a striker. Brown was the first black player in the history of his first team, Stoke City. Brown also played for Watford, making a total of 212 appearances in the Football League for both clubs.

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