Not to be confused with American politician Stan Watson who chaired the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stanley Watson [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 17 March 1937||
Place of birth | Darlington, [1] England | ||
Date of death | 16 January 2014 76) [2] | (aged||
Place of death | Darlington, [1] England | ||
Position(s) | Wing half, centre half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1957–1959 | Darlington | 27 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Watson was married to British 400m runner Joy Grieveson. [5]
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