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Larry Brown
Born (1947-04-14) April 14, 1947 (age 78)
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Philadelphia Flyers
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 1967–1980

Larry Wayne Brown (born April 14, 1947) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. A defenceman is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Larry Brown played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams. These teams included the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings.

Larry Brown's Hockey Journey

Larry Brown had a long and exciting career in ice hockey. He played for many different teams over the years. His journey started in junior leagues before he made it to the big leagues.

Starting in Junior Hockey

Larry Brown began his hockey career in Canada. He played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in junior leagues. These leagues help young players develop their skills. He played there from the 1963-64 season. He showed great promise as a defenceman.

Making it to the NHL

Larry Brown started playing professionally in 1967. He first joined the New Haven Blades in the Eastern Hockey League. After that, he moved to the Omaha Knights. He then made his debut in the National Hockey League. His first NHL team was the New York Rangers in the 1969-70 season.

He also played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Philadelphia Flyers. In 1972, he joined the Los Angeles Kings. He played many seasons with the Kings. He was an important part of their defence. Larry Brown played in the NHL until 1978. He then played a few more seasons in other professional leagues. His career ended in 1980.

Achievements

Larry Brown was recognized for his skills during his junior career.

  • He was named to the MJHL Second All-Star Team in 1967. This means he was one of the best players in his league that year.

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