James T. Brown (13 June 1912 – 6 January 1991) was an American professional basketball and baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. In basketball, he played for the Original Celtics and Detroit Eagles. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brown was a star athlete at Temple University, earning three varsity letters in each basketball and basketball. In basketball, he twice earned all-conference honors while also leading the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League in scoring as a senior in 1934–35. He earned several All-America accolades that year as well. In baseball, Brown held a career batting average of .340 and once hit three home runs in one game.
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13 June 1912
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Died |
6 January 1991 (aged 78)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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