Known as 'Broon frae Troon', Gordon Brown was a hugely popular second row in the 1970s. An outstanding member of the greatest rugby team of its time - the Lions, who won series against the All Blacks in New Zealand and the Springboks in South Africa.

Brown was born on 1 November 1947 in Troon and attended the town's Marr College. He was the son of Jock Brown, the former Clyde and Scotland football goalkeeper, and was the younger brother of lock forward Peter Brown, who played for his country 27 times.

A former building society branch manager, Brown became an accomplished after-dinner speaker and also became part of the ITV commentary teams at the 1991 and 1995 Rugby World Cup tournaments.

Gordon Brown died after a long battle against cancer on March 19, 2001 aged 53.

Greatest Moment

Playing his club rugby for Marr and West of Scotland, Brown won the first of his 30 caps for Scotland against South Africa in 1969. His last appearance was against Ireland in 1976.

Interesting Facts

Standing 6ft 5ins and weighing in at 16st 12lbs in his playing prime, Brown toured three times with the British Lions - to New Zealand in 1971, South Africa in 1974 and New Zealand again in 1977. In all he played in eight Test matches on the three tours. It was not just on the pitch, however, that Gordon made his impact felt. Off the pitch, he was a superb tourist, acting as choirmaster for the 1977 Lions and playing many a fine round of golf in South Africa in 1974.

Career Status

1969-1976

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