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.

Albert Watson
Personal information
Date of birth (1918-06-01)1 June 1918
Place of birth Bolton on Dearne, England
Date of death 22 October 2009(2009-10-22) (aged 91)
Place of death Sunderland, England
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1948 Huddersfield Town 18 (0)
1948–1950 Oldham Athletic 42 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  • Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
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