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James Andrew Kennedy Watson (21 February 1855 – 24 May 1915)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.

Full name James Andrew Kennedy Watson[1]
Date of birth 21 February 1855[2]
Place of birth Bridgeton, Scotland[1]
Date of death 24 May 1915(1915-05-24) (aged 60)[2]
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James Watson
Watson with Rangers in 1877.
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Full name James Andrew Kennedy Watson[1]
Date of birth 21 February 1855[2]
Place of birth Bridgeton, Scotland[1]
Date of death 24 May 1915(1915-05-24) (aged 60)[2]
Place of death East Kilbride, Scotland
Position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1874–1878 Rangers
International career
1878 Scotland 1 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Career

Watson played club football for Rangers, taking part in the 1877 Scottish Cup Final, and made one appearance for Scotland in 1878, scoring one goal.[3] He later served as a committee member, vice-president, and president of Rangers.[3][4] Away from football he was a schoolteacher.[1]

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