Bob Watson Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bob Watson Memorabilia & Collectibles

Bob Watson, nicknamed “Bull,” is a former American professional baseball player. He was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his nineteen season career in the Major League Baseball, Watson played as first baseman and leftfielder for several teams; the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Watson was listed 6 ft. and 201 lbs. He both batted and threw right handed. He began his professional baseball career after he was signed by the Houston Astros in 1965 as amateur free agent. Watson then made his debut a year after on September 9, 1966.

 

Watson spent most of his career with the Astros, playing for thirteen seasons from 1966 up to 1979 where he had his major career highlight being two-time All-Star selection in 1973 and 1975 seasons, until he was traded to the Boston Red Sox on June 13, 1979 only to be released later that year in November 1. Following his release, Watson signed as free agent with the New York Yankees November 8, 1979 where he played before he was dealt to the Atlanta Braves on April 23, 1982. He had his final game with the Braves on September 30, 1984.

 

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About Bob Watson:

Bob Watson (full name: Robert Jose Watson; Bull) played first baseman and leftfielder from 1966 until 1984 for the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. He played for the Astros from 1966 - 1979, Red Sox in 1979, Yankees from 1980 - 1982 and Braves from 1982 - 1984. Over 19 seasons, he played 1832 games, hit 184 home runs, drove in 802 runs, and stole 27 bases. Born on April 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA, Watson stands 6' 0" and weighs 201 lb. He attended Fremont (Los Angeles, CA) high school. His debut was on September 9, 1966 and he played his final game on September 30, 1984. Over his career, Watson made $2,460,000. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Bob bobby Bull Jose robert Watson.