Orville Brown (March 10, 1908 – January 24, 1981) was a professional wrestler. Born in Sharon, Kansas, Brown is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and was recognized as the first NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 1948. Brown's professional wrestling career ended on November 1, 1949, when he suffered severe injuries in an automobile accident.
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