Robert Brown (footballer, born 1856)

Robert 'Sparrow' Brown (1856 – 10 January 1904) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Dumbarton and Scotland.

He was one of two contemporary players of the same name and club. To distinguish them, they were given nicknames 'Plumber' and 'Sparrow'.

Honours

 * Dumbarton
 * Scottish Cup: Winners 1882–83
 * Runners Up 1880–81, 1881–82
 * Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1884–85
 * Glasgow Charity Cup: Runners Up 1881–82, 1884–85
 * 3 representative caps for Dumbartonshire, scoring one goal
 * 3 representative caps for Scotch Counties, scoring two goals.