Walter H. Watkins
American football player and coach (1878–1937)
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Walter Hudson "Billy" Watkins (February 23, 1878 – April 6, 1937)[1][2] was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Auburn University in 1900, compiling a record of 4–0. He also coached the Vanderbilt Commodores for two seasons from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 14–2–1. Watkins attended Princeton University, where he was a prominent member of the baseball team and first substitute on the football team. He later worked as an attorney.
BornFebruary 23, 1878
Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1937 (aged 59)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
1896–1899Princeton
1900Auburn
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1878 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1937 (aged 59) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1896–1899 | Princeton |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1900 | Auburn |
| 1901–1902 | Vanderbilt |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18–2–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 SIAA (1900, 1901) | |
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1900) | |||||||||
| 1900 | Auburn | 4–0 | 3–0 | T–1st | |||||
| Auburn: | 4–0 | 3–0 | |||||||
| Vanderbilt Commodores (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1901–1902) | |||||||||
| 1901 | Vanderbilt | 6–1–1 | 4–0 | 1st | |||||
| 1902 | Vanderbilt | 8–1 | 5–1 | T–2nd | |||||
| Vanderbilt: | 14–2–1 | 9–1 | |||||||
| Total: | 20–5–2 | ||||||||
