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Philip Watson

1881 – 1953

Scottish footballer

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About Philip Watson

Lived 1881 – 1953 (aged 71). Philip Watson was an association football player.

Philip Ross Watson (29 April 1881 – 20 April 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half or centre half. His longest and most prominent spell was with Hamilton Academical, and he appeared in the 1911 Scottish Cup Final while with the club – this ended in defeat after a replay to Celtic, one of his former employers. He also spent time with Ayr, Motherwell and local team Dykehead, including several loans back when out of favour for a place in the side at his senior clubs.

His son of the same name, known as Phil, was also a footballer who made over 170 appearances each for Hamilton Academical and Blackpool and received one cap for Scotland.

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Birth century
Also known as
Philip Ross Watson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Philip Watson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip Watson?

Scottish footballer

When was Philip Watson born?

Philip Watson was born on 29 April 1881 in Shotts.

When did Philip Watson die?

Philip Watson died on 20 April 1953 in Shotts.

What was Philip Watson's occupation?

Philip Watson was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Watson

· Wikidata: Q97176868

· DBpedia: Philip Watson (footballer)

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