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Basil Watts is a former English footballer who played as a centre-half. He was born on 15 June 1926 in York, England. He began his career with York City in 1945 and went on to play for Leeds United, Hull City, and Bradford City. He was part of the Leeds United team that won the Second Division title in 1956–57. Watts was known for his strong tackling and leadership skills. He was also a good passer of the ball and was known for his ability to read the game. He was a regular in the Leeds United team for six seasons, making over 200 appearances for the club. Watts retired from football in 1962 and went on to become a coach at Bradford City. He later worked as a scout for Leeds United and Hull City. Watts is now 93 years old. He has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

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Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 15 June 1926
Birthday 15 June
Birthplace York, England
Date of death (2019-12-31)
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Basil Watts Height, Weight & Measurements

At 93 years old, Basil Watts height is 6ft 1in and Weight 14 st.

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Height 6ft 1in
Weight 14 st
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Basil Watts Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Basil Watts worth at the age of 93 years old? Basil Watts’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from . We have estimated Basil Watts's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2013

Watts was one of the first seven players to be inducted into the York Rugby League Hall of Fame during March 2013 along with; Geoff Pryce, Gary Smith, Vic Yorke, Norman Fender, Willie Hargreaves, and Edgar Dawson.

1957

Watts played in a single major final when he played left-second-row in York's 8–15 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1957–58 Yorkshire Cup Final Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 19 October 1957.

1954

Basil Watts won a cap for England in November 1953 against Other Nationalities. The following year he was selected for the Great Britain squad for the 1954 Rugby League World Cup when he played left-second-row in all four of Great Britain's 1954 World Cup matches, including the 16–12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. His fifth and final Great Britain cap was on 12 November 1955 against New Zealand when he scored his only international try in the 27–12 victory.

1949

A one-club man Watts played his entire career at York making his debut on 8 October 1949, his last game was on 6 May 1961 after making 354 appearances for the club scoring 65 tries.

1926

Basil J. Watts (15 June 1926 – 31 December 2019), also known by the nickname of "Baz", was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for York, as a second-row.

Watts was born in York on 15 June 1926 and attended the local Poppleton School. He joined the army in 1944 and took up rugby league after being released in 1948, joining York in 1949. After he retired from rugby in 1961, he worked as a publican and then at the Imphal Barracks in York.