Jim Brown (footballer, born 1950)

Jim Brown (born 11 August 1950) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic. He is most famous for suing a fellow footballer, John Pelosi, for the foul tackle which ended his career. Brown settled out of court a year later.[2]

Jim Brown
Personal information
Full nameJames Brown
Date of birth (1950-08-11) 11 August 1950 (age 73)
Place of birthEdinburgh, Scotland
Position(s)Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1967–1979Heart of Midlothian278(21)
1979–1981Hibernian44(0)
1981–1982Dunfermline Athletic13(0)
Total335(21)
International career
1974Scottish League XI[1]1(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

Sources
  • Jim Brown at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database