George V. Brown | |
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 Brown with the military | |
| Born | George Vincent Brown October 21, 1880 Hopkinton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1937 (aged 56) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sports executive |
| Known for | Boston Marathon, ice hockey |
George Vincent Brown (21 October 1880 – 17 October 1937) of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, was an American sports official. He championed the development of various sports and sporting events in the United States, most notably the Boston Marathon and amateur ice hockey. From 1904 to 1936, Brown served the United States Olympic Team as a manager, official, and coach. In 1919, he became general manager of the Boston Arena, home to indoor track meets, boxing matches, and hockey games, among other events.