Walter George "Jumbo" Brown
Professional Baseball Player
Born in Rhode Island on April, 30 1907, Walt "Jumbo" Brown began his major league career in 1925 as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He played for the Yankees for four seasons including the World Series winning teams of 1932 and 1936. He ended his career with the New York Giants in 1941. He lived in Freeport and ran a sporting goods store located at 15 W. Sunrise Highway. He died on October 20, 1966.
Source:
-- The Complete Armchair Book of Baseball: An All-Star Lineup Celebrates America's National Pastime. New York : Galahad Books, 1997.
