Foster Watkins

'''Foster Forrest "Flippin' Foster" He also played safety on defense, and played for the school's basketball team.

Philadelphia Eagles Watkins was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 15th round, 134th overall pick, of the 1940 NFL draft. He played for the Eagles in 1940 and 1941. Despite playing as a backup to Davey O'Brien, who started all 11 games in 1940, Wakins ranked among the NFL leaders in 1940 with 565 passing yards (seventh) and 85 pass attempts (tenth). Watkins also played baseball for the Memphis Spudders in 1941.

Later life Watkins served in the Navy during World War II. He held the rank of lieutenant and was released from active duty in 1946. In May 1947, Watkins left a position as a high school teacher and coach to engage in farming in Memphis, Tennessee. He returned to coaching for a time, then entering private business in 1954.