TITLE: In memory of Robert William "Bobby" Brown of Fort Worth.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert William "Bobby" Brown of Fort Worth.

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WHEREAS, The life of a beloved baseball player and a renowned cardiologist drew to a close with the passing of Robert William Brown of Fort Worth on March 25, 2021, at the age of 96; and WHEREAS, The son of William and Myrtle Brown, Bobby Brown was born on October 25, 1924, in Seattle, and he grew up with a sister, Beverley; he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and played college baseball at Stanford, UCLA, and Tulane while beginning his medical education as part of an officer training program; and WHEREAS, Nicknamed "Golden Boy" for his blond hair and the large bonus he received when he signed to play for the New York Yankees, Mr. Brown made his major league debut in 1946; utilized largely as an infielder and a pinch hitter, he compiled a.300 average in 1947 and 1948 but earned his greatest acclaim for his exceptional postseason play while helping the Yankees win four championships; in the 1947 World Series, he went three for three and delivered a crucial run-scoring double in the decisive Game 7; two years later, he tallied six hits in 12 at bats in the series, and in 1950 he scored the only run in Game 1; in eight major league seasons, he tallied 452 hits, 237 runs batted in, and a lifetime batting average of.279; and WHEREAS, During his years with the Yankees, Mr. Brown continued his studies at Tulane University, spending winters in class and often missing spring training; he received his medical degree in 1950 and left the team in the summer of 1952 for service in the Korean War; he was a battalion surgeon near the front lines and later served at an Army hospital in Tokyo before being discharged in 1954; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown briefly rejoined the Yankees that year but opted to give up his career as a ballplayer to train as a cardiologist; after completing his studies in 1958, he moved to Fort Worth to open a private practice; except for a sabbatical in 1974, when he served as the interim president of the Texas Rangers, he worked as a doctor until 1984; he then returned to baseball in his role as president of the American League, holding that post until retiring in 1994; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown and his wife, Sara, shared a rewarding marriage that spanned six decades before she passed away in 2012; they were the parents of three children, Pete, Beverley, and Kaydee, and the family later grew to include 10 grandchildren, Geren, Robert, Jeffrey, Rebecca, Jack, Pete, Edward, Jayne, Sara, and Will, and 14 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Revered for his outstanding play on the field and his dedicated service as a cardiologist and baseball executive, Bobby Brown lived a life that was rich in family, friends, and professional accomplishments, and he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert William Brown and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bobby Brown. Geren Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 875 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House