Country Brown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Country Brown |
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| Born: March 28, 1896 Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Died: December 25, 1937 (aged 41) New York, New York |
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| 1918, for the Bacharach Giants | |||
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| 1933, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants | |||
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Elias Brown (born March 28, 1896 – died December 25, 1937) was a famous American baseball player. He was known by his nicknames "Country" or "Circus Country". Elias played as an outfielder in the Negro Leagues from 1918 to 1933.
Country Brown's Baseball Career
Country Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his professional baseball journey in 1918. His first team was the Bacharach Giants. In that same year, he also played for the Hilldale Club and the Lincoln Giants.
Playing for Many Teams
Country Brown had a long and successful career. He played for several different teams over the years. These teams included the Brooklyn Royal Giants and the Washington/Wilmington Potomacs.
The 1926 Colored World Series
A very important moment in Country Brown's career was playing in the 1926 Colored World Series. He played in this championship series for the Bacharach Giants. The Colored World Series was the biggest championship in the Negro Leagues. It was a huge achievement for any player.
Country Brown played baseball until 1933. He passed away in New York, New York in 1937. He was 41 years old.
