About Leonard Watson
Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 85). Leonard Watson was a New Zealand cricketer.
Leonard Frank "Len" Watson (11 October 1927 – 5 August 2013) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played three first-class matches for Otago during the 1953–54 season.
Watson was born at Dunedin in 1927 and educated at High Street School in the city. He played club cricket for the Albion club in the city as a right-handed batsman. He was selected for Otago age-group sides as early as 1945, but played only three times for the senior representative side, appearing in the first three of Otago's Plunket Shield matches during the 1953–54 season.
A batsman who was known for his "solid defence" and who was difficult to get out, Despite a number of other good performances, including a century scored for an Otago XI against the touring Rockdale Kia Ora side from Australia in January 1957, Len was never recalled by Otago.
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Who was Leonard Watson?
New Zealand cricketer (1927-2013)
When was Leonard Watson born?
Leonard Watson was born on 11 October 1927 in Dunedin.
When did Leonard Watson die?
Leonard Watson died on 5 August 2013 in Dunedin.
What was Leonard Watson's occupation?
Leonard Watson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leonard Watson?
Leonard Watson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Watson. https://biography.guide/leonard-watson/
MLA: "Leonard Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-watson/.
Chicago: "Leonard Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonard-watson/.
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