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William Watson (31 December 1893 – 21 April 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 | 21 April 1962 (aged 68–69) | ||
| Place of death | Sunderland, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911–1927 | Huddersfield Town | 292 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
His sons Willie (died 23 April 2004 in South Africa) and Albert (died 2009 in Sunderland) were on Town's playing staff in later years.[2][3]
Watson died on 21 April 1962 in Sunderland.[4]
Honours
editHuddersfield Town
References
edit- ↑ Woolwinder (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Huddersfield Town". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- ↑ "Mr. Billy Watson". Weekly Examiner. 28 April 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Footballer sons of famous footballer fathers". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 24 November 1945. p. 3. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Former Town player dies suddenly". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 21 April 1962. p. 4. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "1921/22 F.A. Charity Shield". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
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