Mud, Blood, and Studs: James Brown and His Family's Legacy in Soccer and Rugby Across Three Continents Brown James

Mud, Blood and Studs is a special story of sporting excellence passed from generation to generation. Oldest son, Jim, travels to America to track down his father and finds a country in the throes of the Great Depression. An alcoholic father abandons his family in Troon, Scotland, and sails for America, but against the odds his offspring prosper, as his four boys have natural athletic ability.

In 1932, he signs for Manchester United, and later for Spurs. However, his superb soccer skills win him selection for the 1930 US World Cup team. Jim passes his skills on to his son, George, who becomes a USA All-Star and USMNT player.

Jim's brothers, John and Tom, shake up Scottish football, and John hands down his sublime hand-to-eye coordination to sons Peter and Gordon, who make their mark in international rugby. Then there are Peter and Gordon's cousins, the Lambies, who impact South African