Ivan H. "Pick" Brown

Southwest Philly pickup games were as competitive as anywhere else in Philadelphia. But only a few players are worthy of remembering. "Pick" was definately one of them. His speed and agility was second to none. He is name is brought up in the neighborhood legends conversations constantly. Gone, but never forgotton. He has Left a legacy that still lives on today ...

I will always remember your smile youngin !!! The b ball courts in Philly just ain’t been the same , they feel the loss too . You were the one of the best kid !!! ❤

I still can recall the first time running ball @ Clark's park with you.
I was astonished by your quickness. You were the "open court" master at the pick-up games at the park. You always found the right spot on fastbreaks. Miss you Bro!....

Just wanted to say I love you and miss you Pick.

He was a Good Brother.
I was in his presence a week before he passed away we shared some laughing and jokes. He was a kind and loving person. My condolences to his family. MAY HE CONTINUE TO RIP. GONE BUT WILL NEVER EVER BEFORE GOTTEN.

Hello Mr & MRS Brown ,the Browns Siblings and host of Families members (Daughters) & kingsessing neighbors...
Pickle is what I called you , you was one of my Fav brother in Laws. I don't think I ever seen you with Regular clothes on cause you was always in Basketball gear lol always smiling with that Gap just like Puddy yawl looked so much alike ... I sure miss seeing you around ...You see me an Be like KILLLLLLA an I just start smiling ...You aint take no crap boy from no one...I know...

Yes Pick, yesterdays date ( June 4 ) has passed but not our love for you. I have some heavy feelings still here in my heart and the actions of the past week has not helped any with the"TERM OIL IN THE CITIES" these times. Mom and I talk with each other often about you,we miss you even more than before.

Growing up in Kingsessing during the mid-80's I witnessed firsthand the brilliance of Pick. He was always smiling and had a true pg game. He could do it all, score at will, control tempo, as well as play stingy defense. I had the pleasure of having played against him during pick up games inside the kingsessing recreation center. we would almost win and then Pick would lock us down and then we saw how much harder we had to work. I remember the day he passed and the details surrounding it, I...

Hello to all who reads this guest book page.Our son" PICK " was inducted into the Monsignor Bonner Hall Of Fame----- 2018 on Saturday,October 27,2018.This was a proud moment for the entire BROWN FAMILY and we truly give Bonner thanks and gratitude for their acknowledgment for making our son a member of the " GREAT BONNER TRADITIONS ".