Bob Watson

Baseball player and manager with Astros

Bob Watson - Baseball player and manager with Astros
Born

April 10th, 1946
78 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, born in 1946. Played as a first baseman and outfielder, participating in the Major League Baseball for teams such as the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves. Served as the first African American general manager of the New York Yankees. Managed the Houston Astros and contributed to the growth and development of players in the league.

First African American general manager of the New York Yankees

Played for the Houston Astros and New York Yankees

Managed the Houston Astros

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