The death of Pos Watson
Once voted the greatest footballer in Australia, 82-year-old William 'Poss' Watson died at Sunset, Dalkeith, on Saturday.
A staunch South Fremantle follower to the last, he went to Bassendean on Saturday to see South beat Swan Districts and he was in high spirits before he went to bed to die in his sleep.
Born at Warrnambool, Victoria, Mr. Watson played ruck in four Essendon premiership sides— from 1891 to 1894. In 1893 he wrested from the famous Peter Burns the title of Australia's greatest footballer. He captained the Fremantle team from 1895 to 1899.
Mr. Grif John, the founder of South Fremantle Club, said today that Mr. Watson was second only to Albert Thurgood as. the greatest league footballer WA had seen. “He was able to play in any position; he was a great captain and a true gentleman both on and off the field, said Mr. John.
In his earlier days Mr. Watson was an outstanding swimmer in Victoria and very interested in coursing. He trained his own dogs.
Footnotes
Title: Ex-champion dies at 82
Author: Pivot
Publisher: The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882-1950)
Date: Monday, 21 August 1950, Final edition, p.16
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