Jimmy Watson
Jimmy Watson was born in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada on August 19th, 1952 and is the Hockey Player. At the age of 71, Jimmy Watson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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James Charles Watson (born August 19, 1952) is a retired Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who competed for ten seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (NHL).
In February 2016, he was inducted into the Flyers' Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Watson is the father of two sons who have played competitive hockey. Chase Watson played college hockey for the Providence Friars and later competed in the Reading Royals in the ECHL. Brett Watson appeared in two professional games for the Wheeling Nailers.
Playing career
Watson was born in Smithers, British Columbia. He spent time with the Flyers, winning the Stanley Cup together in 1974 and 1975.
Post-playing career
Watson now works with youth for the Delco Phantoms Midget 18U-AA squad. The Philadelphia Little Flyers Midget 16U American AAA team won the 2008-2009 and the 2009-2010 AYHL Championships for his previous team, the Philadelphia Little Flyers. Watson also works at the Jim Watson Hockey Academy and Jim Watson Hockey Camp in Aston, Pennsylvania.
Watson will be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony on June 30, 2015.
Awards and honours
- Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy (1971–72)
- WCHL First All-Star Team (1971–72)
- Barry Ashbee Trophy (1975–76, 1977–78)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980)
- Inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame February 29, 2016