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Willie Watson was an English footballer. Born on 7 March 1920 in Bolton upon Dearne, Watson died on 24 April 2004 in Johannesburg at the age of 84.
Watson played for 5 teams, including Huddersfield Town A.F.C., Sunderland A.F.C. and England men's national association football team. Honours include Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Willie Watson is No. 84,751 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 March 1920, Bolton upon Dearne
- Died
- 24 April 2004, Johannesburg (aged 84)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Association football player, cricketer, association football coach
- Field
- Sport
- Position
- Midfielder
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
84
Lived to 84.
7 Mar
Shares a birthday with Alessandro Manzoni and Maurice Ravel.
5
Willie has played for 5 teams.
21
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Teams
- 1938–1939Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
- 1946–1954Sunderland A.F.C.
- 1949–1950England men's national association football team
- 1951–1959England cricket team
- 1954–1956Halifax Town A.F.C.
Honours and works
Awards
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year1954
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- Wikidata Q1179691 (facts, CC0)
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