Ken Watson Athlete

James Kenneth Watson, CM (August 12, 1904 – July 26, 1986) was a Canadian curler.Watson was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg later. He was the first man to skip his rink to three Brier championships in 1936, 1942 and 1949. After his career as a curler ended, he became a sports broadcaster, co-hosting CBC Championship Curling with Alex Trebek in 1966. He died in St. Boniface, Manitoba.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 12, 1904
Birth place
Manitoba , Minnedosa Manitoba
Date of deathJuly 26, 1986
Place of death
Manitoba , Saint Boniface Winnipeg

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External resources

  1. http://www.halloffame.mb.ca
  2. http://www.halloffame.mb.ca/honoured/1980/kwatson.htm