James Brown (born 1906; date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played at right half-back.
Born in Leith, Edinburgh, he spent most of his football career playing in England, for Burnley, Manchester United and Bradford Park Avenue.
[3] He entered the coal-mining industry while still at school, but after becoming a Scottish schoolboy international, he decided to pursue a career in football.
[5] After a successful season in which his team reached the final of the Scottish Cup, he earned a move to England, where he was signed by First Division side Burnley.
[6] This meant that Brown made just three appearances for Manchester United in 1938–39 and he was allowed to leave for Bradford Park Avenue in February 1939.