Bob Watson
Baseball player and manager with Astros
Born
April 10th, 1946
79 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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