EDINBURGH, Scotland—Peter Brown, a legendary figure in Scottish rugby who captained the national team and holds the record for the most points by a forward, has passed away at the age of 83.

Brown’s family announced through the Scottish Rugby Union that he had been battling myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and had been undergoing chemotherapy for several years. He fell at his home last week, resulting in a hospital admission, where he ultimately died on Sunday.

Affectionately known as PC due to his full name, Peter Currie, Brown earned 27 caps playing both as a lock and No. 8 during his career from 1964 to 1973. He also had the distinction of captaining Scotland in 10 test matches during that time. Notably, he shared the field with his younger brother, Gordon, in 12 matches before Gordon’s passing in 2001.

Throughout his career, Brown accumulated a remarkable total of 66 points for Scotland, a record that remains unbroken for forwards to this day. His achievements include five victories over England and wins against powerhouse teams such as South Africa and Australia. Brown was also a member of the Scottish team that impressively drew with New Zealand 0-0 in 1964, after which he exchanged jerseys with the legendary Colin Meads.

All three of Brown’s tries were scored against England, but his most significant moment came in 1971 when he successfully converted a match-winning kick at Twickenham, leading Scotland to their first victory over England at that venue since 1938.

“PC was a wonderful companion, and his enthusiasm for Scottish rugby was infectious,” said Scotland coach Gregor Townsend. “His remarkable performances on the pitch are etched in history, playing a vital role in several memorable Scottish victories during his international journey.”

Born into a family deeply rooted in sports, Brown’s athletic lineage included his father Jock, a Scottish goalkeeper, and his uncle Jim, who represented the United States at the 1930 FIFA World Cup. Brown’s brother Gordon was also an accomplished player, participating in eight tests and taking part in three British and Irish Lions tours, including the historic 1971 tour to New Zealand and the 1974 tour to South Africa.