About Bobby Watson
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 86). Bobby Watson was an American basketball player.
Robert E. Watson (March 22, 1930 – January 31, 2017) was a guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Watson was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1952 NBA draft. He first played in the NBA with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1954 before being traded back to the Milwaukee Hawks for Lew Hitch.
He died on January 31, 2017, at the age of 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Watson?
American basketball player (1930–2017)
When was Bobby Watson born?
Bobby Watson was born on 22 March 1930 in Owensboro, Central City.
When did Bobby Watson die?
Bobby Watson died on 31 January 2017 in Owensboro.
What was Bobby Watson's occupation?
Bobby Watson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bobby Watson?
Bobby Watson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Watson (basketball player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Watson. https://biography.guide/bobby-watson-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bobby Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-watson-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bobby Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-watson-basketball-player/.
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