Jimmy Brown (footballer, born 1953)

James Keith Brown is a Scottish former footballer.
Brown attended Musselburgh Grammar School and was signed from Midlothian boys by English football club Aston Villa in May 1969 following a recommendation by scout Peter Doherty. He was Aston Villa's youngest ever player to play in a first team game at 15 years 349 days, a record which still stands to this day, playing at left-back. He signed professional in 1970. He played in 75 League matches for Villa scoring 1 goal. He also played in 12 Cup games. Brown won the FA Youth Cup with Villa in 1972 before being sold to Preston [North End F.C.|Preston North End] in October 1975.
Brown left Preston in 1978, and signed for Greek club Ethnikos. He returned to English football two years later with Portsmouth, and ended his senior career after a season with Scottish club Hibernian.