About Gates Brown Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Gates Brown:
Gates Brown (full name: William James Brown; no nicknames) played leftfielder from 1963 until 1975 for the Detroit Tigers. He played for the Tigers from 1963 - 1975. Over 13 seasons, he played 1051 games, hit 84 home runs, drove in 330 runs, and stole 30 bases. Born on May 2, 1939 in Crestline, OH, Brown stands 5' 11" and weighs 220 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on June 19, 1963 and he played his final game on September 26, 1975. Over his career, Brown made $49,000. Common misspellings of his name include William Gates James Brown.