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William Watson (31 December 1893 – 1962) was a professional footballer who played as a wing half for Huddersfield Town all his career from 1912 to 1927.

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Billy Watson

Personal information
Full name	William Watson
Date of birth	31 December 1893 (1893-12-31)
Place of birth	Bolton on Dearne, England
Date of death	1962 (aged 68–69)
Place of death	Sunderland, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1911–1927	Huddersfield Town	292	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His sons Willy (died 23 April 2004 in South Africa) and Albert (died 2009 in Sunderland) were on Town's playing staff in later years.

Honours

Huddersfield Town

• FA Cup: 1921–22
• First Division (3): 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26
• FA Charity Shield: 1922[2]

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