Walter H. Watkins

Walter H. Watkins
Biographical details
Born(1878-02-23)February 23, 1878
Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1937(1937-04-06) (aged 59)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1896–1899Princeton
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1900–1901Alabama Polytechnic
1901–1902Vanderbilt
Head coaching record
Overall20–5–2
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.

  1. ^ Ward, Janice (September 14, 2014). "Watkins, Walter Hudson | Who's Who In TN". Tngenweb.org. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  2. ^ "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.