About Mule Watson
Lived 1896 – 1949 (aged 52). Mule Watson was an American baseball player.
John Reaves "Mule" Watson (October 15, 1896 – August 25, 1949) was an American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1918 to 1924. He played for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants. On the 12th and 13 August 1921, Watson became the last pitcher in Major League history to start both games of a doubleheader twice in the same season.
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Who was Mule Watson?
American baseball player
When was Mule Watson born?
Mule Watson was born on 15 October 1896 in Claiborne Parish.
When did Mule Watson die?
Mule Watson died on 25 August 1949 in Shreveport.
What was Mule Watson's occupation?
Mule Watson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Mule Watson?
Mule Watson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mule Watson. https://biography.guide/mule-watson/
MLA: "Mule Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mule-watson/.
Chicago: "Mule Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mule-watson/.
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