About Ken Watson
Lived 1904 – 1986 (aged 81). Ken Watson was a Canadian curler.
James Kenneth Watson, (August 12, 1904 – July 26, 1986) was a Canadian curler.
Biography Watson was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg later. He was the first man to skip his rink to three Brier championships in 1936, 1942 and 1949.
After his career as a curler ended, he became a sports broadcaster, co-hosting CBC Championship Curling with Alex Trebek in 1966. He died in St. Boniface, Manitoba.
Honours 1969 – inducted into the national Sports Hall of Fame 1973 – elected to the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame 1975 – made a Member of the Order of Canada 1978 – Elmer Freytag Award 1980 - inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 - designated a National Historic Person
Books Ken Watson on Curling, 1950
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Who was Ken Watson?
Canadian curler (1904-1986)
When was Ken Watson born?
Ken Watson was born on 12 August 1904 in Minnedosa.
When did Ken Watson die?
Ken Watson died on 26 July 1986 in Manitoba, Saint Boniface, Manitoba.
What was Ken Watson's occupation?
Ken Watson was a curler.
What nationality was Ken Watson?
Ken Watson was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Watson. https://biography.guide/ken-watson/
MLA: "Ken Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-watson/.
Chicago: "Ken Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-watson/.
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