About Billy Watson, Snr.
Lived 1893 – 1962 (aged 68–69). Billy Watson, Snr. was a British association football player.
William Watson (31 December 1893 – 21 April 1962) was a professional footballer who played as a wing half for Huddersfield Town throughout his career from 1912 to 1927.
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.
Watson died on 21 April 1962 in Sunderland.
Honours Huddersfield Town Football League First Division: 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26 FA Cup: 1921–22; runner-up: 1919–20
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Who was Billy Watson, Snr.?
English footballer (1893-1962)
When was Billy Watson, Snr. born?
Billy Watson, Snr. was born on 31 December 1893 in Bolton upon Dearne.
When did Billy Watson, Snr. die?
Billy Watson, Snr. died in 1962 in Sunderland.
What was Billy Watson, Snr.'s occupation?
Billy Watson, Snr. was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Watson, Snr.?
Billy Watson, Snr. was British.
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· DBpedia: Billy Watson (footballer, born 1893)
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