Jack Watson (footballer, born 1892)

John S. Watson (September 1892 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham.[1]

Jack Watson
Personal information
Date of birth September 1892
Place of birth Bulwell, England
Date of death 1957 (aged 64–65)
Place of death Nottingham, England
Playing position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Bulwell
Manchester City 0 (0)
Oldham Athletic 0 (0)
1918–1919 Bloxwich Strollers
1919–1920 Birmingham 2 (0)
1920–19?? Measham Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Watson was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire. Before the First World War, he was on the books of Manchester City and Oldham Athletic without appearing in the League for either club. After the war, he played non-league football for Bloxwich Strollers before joining Birmingham in July 1919.[2] A right back, Watson made his debut in the Second Division on 11 October 1919, deputising for Billy Ball in a home game against Blackpool which resulted in a 4–2 win. He started the next game, then lost the role of second-choice right back to Tom White,[3] and was soon released to return to non-league with Measham Town.[2]

Watson died in Nottingham in 1957.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 162.


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