Albert Watson (footballer, born 1918)
Albert Watson (1 June 1918 – 22 October 2009) was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town and Oldham Athletic. He was born in Bolton on Dearne, near Barnsley, Yorkshire. For many years he had a sports shop in Sunderland trading as Willie Watson Sports, and he died in Sunderland in 2009.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 June 1918 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton on Dearne, England | ||
| Date of death | 22 October 2009 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Sunderland, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1937–1948 | Huddersfield Town | 18 | (0) |
| 1948–1950 | Oldham Athletic | 42 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 095572810X.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
External links
- Albert Watson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Albert Watson's obituary
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