About Les Watson
Lived 1909 – 1991 (aged 81). Les Watson was a bowls player.
John Leslie Watson (1909-1991), was an England international lawn bowler.
Bowls career He won a gold medal in the Men's Rinks (Fours) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, with Sidney Drysdale, David Bryant and Tom Fleming.
He won the 1956 National pairs championship with his brother Harry Watson representing Darlington East Park and Durham.
Personal life He was an engineer by trade.
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Who was Les Watson?
English lawn bowler
When was Les Watson born?
Les Watson was born on 3 May 1909 in Darlington.
When did Les Watson die?
Les Watson died on 1 April 1991.
What was Les Watson's occupation?
Les Watson was a bowls player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Watson. https://biography.guide/les-watson/
MLA: "Les Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-watson/.
Chicago: "Les Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-watson/.
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