JFF, football fraternity mourn passing of Frank Brown

President Michael Ricketts, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and the entire football fraternity, are saddened by the passing of former national player and outstanding coach, Frank Brown.

Brown, who was widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s best-ever defenders, passed on Monday afternoon.

“He was a passionate individual who lived, breathed and taught football,” said Ricketts in a release from the JFF.

“Frank will be remembered equally for his defensive abilities as a player and his outstanding work as a football coach and mentor. He represented Jamaica with distinction. He then went on to guide countless youths both in Kingston and the rural areas to a better life through football. It was no accident that so many of his charges went on to represent Jamaica. There are no words to express the debt of gratitude Jamaica’s football owe to Frank. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” Ricketts concluded.

Frank Brown was one of a shortlist of coaches who won both the Manning Cup and the daCosta Cup competitions.

While he was more renowned as a coach of age-group players, during the late 1980s he had a short stint with Harbour View Football Club and his loss has been recognised by the defending Jamaica Premier League champions.

“HVFC wishes to express our condolences to the family, friends and the football fraternity on the passing of former HVFC coach Frank Brown,” read a release from Harbour View.

“He coached our KSAFA Major League team for a short stint in about 1988-89, under team manger, Ronald ‘Piggy’ Chong.

“May his Soul Rest In Peace!”