George L. Watkins
American football player, coach, and politician (1886–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George LeGrande Watkins (June 8, 1886 – March 14, 1962) was an American college football player and coach and the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1930 to 1932. In 1959, Watkins was made chairman of the Tulsa County Excise Board by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.[1]
Quick Facts 18th Mayor of Tulsa, Preceded by ...
George L. Watkins | |
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18th Mayor of Tulsa | |
In office 1930–1932 | |
Preceded by | Dan W. Patton |
Succeeded by | Herman Frederick Newblock |
Personal details | |
Born | (1886-06-08)June 8, 1886 Faunsdale, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | March 14, 1962(1962-03-14) (aged 75) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Coaching career | |
Playing career | |
Football | |
1904–1906 | Sewanee |
Position(s) | Center |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1907 | Louisiana Tech |
1914 | Sewanee (assistant) |
Baseball | |
1908 | Louisiana Tech |
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