Billy Watson (footballer, born 1893)
William Watson (31 December 1893 - 1962) was a professional footballer who played as a wing half for Huddersfield Town all his career from 1912 to 1927.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton on Dearne, England | ||
| Date of death | 1962 (aged 68–69) | ||
| Place of death | Sunderland, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911–1927 | Huddersfield Town | 292 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
His sons Willy (died 23 April 2004 in South Africa) and Albert (died 2009 in Sunderland) were on Town's playing staff in later years.
References
- Woolwinder (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Huddersfield Town". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
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