Jack Watson (American football)

Jack Watson
Biographical details
Born(1893-07-11)July 11, 1893
DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1963(1963-01-04) (aged 69)
Playing career
1913–1915Illinois
Position(s)Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1916–1917Utah Agricultural
Head coaching record
Overall8–5–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-American (1915)

John Wesley Watson (July 11, 1893 – January 4, 1963) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Utah State University from 1916 to 1917, compiling a record of 8–5–2.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Utah Agricultural Aggies (Rocky Mountain Conference) (1916–1917)
1916 Utah Agricultural 1–5–1 0–3 8th
1917 Utah Agricultural 7–0–1 4–0 2nd
Utah Agricultural: 8–5–2 4–3
Total: 8–5–2

References

  1. ^ The Semi-centennial Alumni Record of the University of Illinois. University of Illinois. 1918. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "J. Watson". Sports-Reference CFB. Retrieved October 18, 2018.