About John Watson
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 73). John Watson was an American american football player.
Johnny Ace Watson (January 11, 1949 – July 2, 2022) was an American professional football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 7th round (179th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. Born in Palo Alto, California, Watson died of Alzheimer's at age 73 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Who was John Watson?
American football player (1949–2022)
When was John Watson born?
John Watson was born on 11 January 1949 in Palo Alto.
When did John Watson die?
John Watson died on 2 July 2022.
What was John Watson's occupation?
John Watson was an american football player.
What nationality was John Watson?
John Watson was American.
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· DBpedia: John Watson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Watson. https://biography.guide/john-watson-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-watson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-watson-american-football-player/.
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