Byron Browne was born in St. Joseph on December 27,1942. He is an American former professional baseball outfielder.  He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs (1965 -1967), Houston Astros (1968), St. Louis Cardinals (1969) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1970- 1972).

He batted – right and threw – right. His batting average was .236. He hit 30 home runs and batted in 102 players.  He played between 1965 and 1972.

Browne attended Central High School.