Rest in Peace Bob Watson

Watson (1976 Topps #20) from his 1975 All-Star Season

Born:

• April 10, 1946 Los Angeles, California

Died:

• May 14, 2020 (Age 74) Houston, Texas

Positions:

• 1st Base
• Left Field

Batted:

• Right

Threw

• Right

Teams:

• Houston Astros (1966-1979)
• Boston Red Sox (1979)
• New York Yankees (1980-1982)
• Atlanta Braves (1982-1984)

Awards:

• 2× All-Star (1973, 1975)

Key Notes:
Nicknamed "Bull", Bob Watson hit for the cycle for both the Astros and the Red Sox, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat in both leagues. He played in the 1981 World Series with the Yankees, losing to the Dodgers. In 1975, he was credited with scoring MLB's "Millionth Run", but was later discovered it was not correct. After his playing career, he became the Astros, followed by the Yankees General Manager. He served as Vice President of MLB operations from 1997 to 2010.

Cards:

• Rookie Card (1969 Topps #562)

• My Favorite of his Astros Cards (1977 Topps #540)

• His only Red Sox Card (1980 Topps #480)

• My Favorite of his Yankees Cards (1982 Topps #275)

• His Last Card, Playing for the Braves (1985 Topps #51)