Bob Watson was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 10, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. Watson started his career in the minor leagues before being called up to the majors in 1966 by the Houston Astros. He played for the Astros for 14 seasons, from 1966 to 1979, and was known for his consistent hitting and solid defense.

In 1975, Watson had his best season with the Astros, hitting .324 with 18 home runs and 108 RBIs. He was named to the All-Star team that year and finished fifth in the National League MVP voting. Watson was also a key player on the Astros team that made it to the National League Championship Series in 1980.

After leaving the Astros, Watson played for several other teams, including the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves. He won two World Series championships with the Yankees in 1981 and 1982. Watson retired from baseball in 1984 with a career batting average of .295, 184 home runs, and 1,068 RBIs.

After his playing career, Watson worked in various front office roles for several teams, including the Astros, Yankees, and Major League Baseball. He was the general manager of the Astros from 1993 to 1995 and was the first African American general manager in MLB history to win a World Series championship, which he did with the Yankees in 1996.

Watson was also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the area of education. He established the Bob Watson Education Fund in 1994 to provide scholarships to students in need. Watson passed away on May 14, 2020, at the age of 74. He was remembered by many in the baseball community for his contributions to the game both on and off the field.

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