William "Rookie" Brown (February 15, 1925 – May 22, 1971) was an American professional basketball player in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL).[1] He played for the Dayton Rens in 10 games during the 1948–49 season.[1] He played collegiately at Virginia Union University and Howard University.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1925-02-15)February 15, 1925 |
| Died | May 22, 1971(1971-05-22) (aged 46) Neptune, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Virginia Union Howard |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Career history | |
| 1949 | Dayton Rens |
| 19??–19?? | Harlem Globetrotters |
Brown died in Neptune, New Jersey at age 46 from cancer.[3]