Henry Roy Brown
Forward / Centre-half (1953-1957)
One of the very few black footballers of his day, Roy Brown also stood out for the distinguished service he gave Watford as centre-half, winger and centre-forward, and was known especially for his speed and spring-heeled heading ability. His hat- trick in a 7-1 victory over Crystal Palace in 1954/55 was the club’s first in a home League game for eight years. During the war he served as a Physical Training Instructor in the North Staffordshire Regiment. His brother served two terms as Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, in 1983/84 and 1997/98.
West Herts / Watford Career
Football League Career
| Season | Club | Apps | Subs | Goals | League Status and Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946/1947 | Stoke City | 4 | Football League Division 1 - 4th of 22 | ||
| 1947/1948 | Stoke City | 7 | Football League Division 1 - 15th of 22 | ||
| 1948/1949 | Stoke City | 2 | Football League Division 1 - 11th of 22 | ||
| 1950/1951 | Stoke City | 26 | 4 | Football League Division 1 - 13th of 22 | |
| 1951/1952 | Stoke City | 15 | 2 | Football League Division 1 - 20th of 22 | |
| 1952/1953 | Stoke City | 16 | 8 | Football League Division 1 - 21st of 22 (Relegated) | |
| 1953/1954 | WATFORD | 36 | 21 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 4th of 24 | |
| 1954/1955 | WATFORD | 31 | 13 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 7th of 24 | |
| 1955/1956 | WATFORD | 29 | 2 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 21st of 24 | |
| 1956/1957 | WATFORD | 37 | 4 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 11th of 24 | |
| 1957/1958 | WATFORD | 9 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 16th of 24 (Relegated) |