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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 | |
| 1900–1901 | Alabama Polytechnic |
| 1901–1902 | Vanderbilt |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–5–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 SIAA (1900, 1901) | |
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 from 1900 to 1901, compiling a record of 6–3–1. 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.
- ^ Ward, Janice (September 14, 2014). "Watkins, Walter Hudson | Who's Who In TN". Tngenweb.org. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Walter Watkins, Tennessee Lawyer - Counsel for Central of Georgia Dies in Memphis-A Former Athlete at Princeton - Article - NYTimes.com". Select.nytimes.com. April 17, 1937. Retrieved August 7, 2013.