About Johnny Watson
Lived 1908 – 1965 (aged 57). Johnny Watson was an American baseball player.
John Thomas Watson (January 16, 1908 – April 29, 1965) was an American Major League Baseball player. Watson played for the Detroit Tigers in . He batted left and threw right-handed.
In 1986, he was inducted into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his collegiate career in baseball and basketball.
He was born in Tazewell, Virginia, and died in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Watson?
American baseball player (1908-1965)
When was Johnny Watson born?
Johnny Watson was born on 16 January 1908 in Tazewell.
When did Johnny Watson die?
Johnny Watson died on 29 April 1965 in Huntington.
What was Johnny Watson's occupation?
Johnny Watson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Watson?
Johnny Watson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Watson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Watson. https://biography.guide/johnny-watson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Johnny Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-watson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Johnny Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-watson-baseball-player/.
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