Tony Brown, a former NSW and Australia five-eighth, has died at the age of 86.
Brown was a star at Newtown in the 1950s and 1960s, captaining the club for six years. He played nine matches for NSW and ten for the Kangaroos.
But it is at Penrith that he is best recognized, having been named the club’s first captain when they were promoted to first grade in 1967.
After that, the No.6 was involved in the club’s first ever try before being injured in his third first-grade team.
He later became the club’s reserve grade captain-coach, and the Panthers confirmed on Sunday that he died on Friday following a battle with sickness.
Tony Brown cause of death
The cause of his death was not mentioned. It is believed to be of natural causes.
Was Tony Brown married? Did Tony Brown have children?
Tony Brown was a family man. He was married and had children but their details aren’t made available to the public.
Tony Brown net worth
He made a net worth value estimated to get around $1.4 million dollars.
When is Tony Brown funeral?
The family is at the moment grieving the sudden demise of their son and at the right time would communicate the funeral details.
