Rookie Brown

William "Rookie" Brown (February 15, 1925 – May 22, 1971) was an American professional basketball player in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL). He played for the Dayton Rens in 10 games during the 1948–49 season. He played collegiately at Virginia Union University and Howard University.

Brown died in Neptune, New Jersey at age 46 from cancer.