BROWN, ROBERT WILLIAM (1924 ~ 2021). The following is an obituary for Robert William "Bobby" Brown, former Major League Baseball player, MLB American League president and cardiologist. The obituary was published in the March 28, 2021 edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Dr. Brown is honored with a cenotaph or memorial marker at the Texas State Cemetery and is interred in Fort Worth.
Robert William "Bobby" Brown
October 25, 1924 - March 25, 2021
Fort Worth, Texas - Robert "Bobby" William Brown, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman Ave, Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County or a charity of your choice.
Dr. Bobby Brown was born on October 25, 1924 in Seattle, WA to William and Myrtle Brown. He proudly served during the Korean War in a MASH Unit. He played on four World Series Championship teams with the New York Yankees while attending and graduating from Medical School from Tulane. After an eight-year career with the Yankees, Dr. Brown retired and opened a private cardiology practice in Fort Worth. He also served as MLB American League President from 1984-1994.
Bobby married his wife, Sara, in 1951 and they were married for 60 years before her death in 2012. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Survivors: Children, Pete Brown, MD and wife, Sidney, Beverley Dale and husband, Larry, and Kaydee Bailey and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Geren Brown and wife, Laura, Robert W. Brown and wife, Ellie, Jeffrey Brown and wife, Amy, Rebecca Brown Kluttz and husband, Lawson, Jack Dale and wife, Jessica, Pete Dale and wife, Alison, Edward Dale and wife, Ashley, Jayne Dale Feste and husband, Joey, Sara Bailey Cardwell and husband, Andrew, and Will Bailey and wife, Ashley; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Beverley Brown Smith; and a host of extended family.
The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Georgia Anderson for her love and devotion to Bobby, as well as a thank you to our team of wonderful care givers for their faithful support.
