Arnie Brown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arnie Brown |
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Brown at St. Michael's, c. 1961
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| Born | January 28, 1942 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | July 26, 2019 (aged 77) Apsley, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | NHL Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings New York Islanders Atlanta Flames WHA Michigan Stags Baltimore Blades Vancouver Blazers |
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| Playing career | 1961–1975 | ||
Stewart Arnold Brown (born January 28, 1942 – died July 26, 2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a defenceman, which means he played a defensive role on the ice. Arnie Brown, as he was known, played for several teams in the NHL and the WHA.
Arnie Brown: A Hockey Career
Arnie Brown began his professional hockey journey in 1961. He was a strong player who helped protect his team's net. Defencemen are important because they try to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Playing in the NHL
Brown played for many famous teams in the NHL. His first team was the Toronto Maple Leafs. After that, he joined the New York Rangers, where he played for many seasons. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, the New York Islanders, and the Atlanta Flames. Playing for so many teams shows how skilled and valuable he was as a player.
Time in the WHA
After his time in the NHL, Arnie Brown played one season in the World Hockey Association (WHA). This was another major hockey league at the time. He played for the Michigan Stags, the Baltimore Blades, and the Vancouver Blazers in the WHA.
Retirement and Later Life
Arnie Brown retired from professional hockey in 1975. He had a long and successful career playing at the highest levels of the sport. He passed away on July 26, 2019, in North Kawartha, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 77.
