Stan Watson

For the American politician, see Stan Watson (politician).

Stanley Watson (17 March 1937 – 16 January 2014) was an English footballer who made 27 appearances in the Football League playing as a wing half or centre half for Darlington in the 1950s.^[3] He made his debut playing at centre half on 8 February 1958 away to Workington, in a team weakened when heavy snow prevented some players from reaching the ground.^[4]

Stan Watson

Personal information
Full name	Stanley Watson[1]
Date of birth	(1937-03-17)17 March 1937[1]
Place of birth	Darlington,[1] England
Date of death	16 January 2014(2014-01-16) (aged 76)[2]
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

Watson was married to British 400m runner Joy Grieveson.^[5]