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George Watson

1907 – 1974

Cricket and football player

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About George Watson

Lived 1907 – 1974 (aged 66). George Watson was a British cricketer and association football player.

George Sutton Watson (10 April 1907 – 1 April 1974) was an English cricketer and footballer.

Born in Milton Regis in Kent, Watson was educated at Shrewsbury School. He appeared in eight first-class games for Kent's First XI between 1928 and 1929, having played for the Second XI since 1926. He played the vast majority of his cricket instead for Leicestershire - 225 appearances and over 8000 runs as a professional. His 1973 obituary in Wisden described him as "an attacking bat and a glorious field." His right-handed batting brought him five centuries for Leicestershire, and he took a single wicket with very occasional left-arm medium pace bowling.

A keen footballer, he also played twice for England in 1930 as an amateur, and played for Charlton Athletic, Maidstone United, Crystal Palace, Nuneaton Town and Gloucester City.

He died in Guildford, Surrey, in 1974.

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Education
Shrewsbury School
Also known as
George Sutton Watson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Watson?

cricket and football player (1907-1974)

When was George Watson born?

George Watson was born on 10 April 1907 in Milton Regis.

When did George Watson die?

George Watson died on 1 April 1974 in Guildford.

What was George Watson's occupation?

George Watson was a cricketer and association football player.

What nationality was George Watson?

George Watson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Watson

· Wikidata: Q5546082

· DBpedia: George Watson (cricketer, born 1907)

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