Bill Brown (footballer, born 1906)
# Bill Brown (footballer, born 1906)

William John Brown (17 June 1906 – 20 April 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

## Family

The son of William James Brown (1875–1925) and Charlotte Brown, nee Edwards (1875–1965), William John Brown was born in Newport, Victoria on 17 June 1906

## Football

Brown joined Hawthorn from Altona in 1926 and played a total of 12 senior games over his three seasons at the club.

He was granted a clearance to Yarraville in the Victoria Football Association in July 1928 but did not receive a permit to play until 1929 and he played with Yarraville until 1931.

## Death

William Brown died at Brunswick on 20 April 1981 and was cremated at Altona Memorial Cemetery.

