Sid Watson

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Sid Watson
Biographical details
Born(1932-05-04)May 4, 1932
Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2004(2004-04-25) (aged 71)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Alma materNortheastern
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1959–1983Bowdoin College
Head coaching record
Overall327–210–14 (.606)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1969
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Northeastern University
Athletic Hall of Fame
Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Andover, Massachusetts Hall of Fame 2005 Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame
American football career
No. 39, 41
Position:Halfback
Career information
High school:Punchard (MA)
College:Northeastern
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:45
Rushing yards:516
Receiving yards:423
Kick return yards:
1,269
Total touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Sidney John Watson (May 4, 1932 – April 25, 2004) was an

Washington Redskins. He played college football at Northeastern University. He was also the head hockey coach at Bowdoin College
from 1959 to 1983.

Early life

Watson was born in Andover, Massachusetts and attended Punchard High School.[1]

College career

Watson attended and played football as a running back at Northeastern University, where he averaged more than 100 rushing yards per game and 7.1 yards per carry during his career.[2] He played on Northeastern's 1951 undefeated team, and was chosen Little All America in 1953 and captained the 1954 team.[3] He still holds Northeastern's school records for most single-season points (74)[2] and held the record for most career points (191) until 1997.[3] In addition to lettering in football for three years, Watson also received one letter in basketball and three in ice hockey.[3]

Professional football career

After graduating from college, Watson played in the

Washington Redskins in 1958.[4]

Hockey coaching career

Watson became co-head coach of the

conference championships in 1971, 1975, 1976 and 1978.[4] Watson was awarded the Eddie Jeremiah Memorial Trophy, recognizing the national Small College Coach of the year in 1970, 1971 and 1978.[4] Watson joined the United States Hockey Hall of Fame during 1999.[5] In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Hobey Baker Legends of College Hockey Award.[6]

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Bowdoin Polar Bears (Independent) (1959–1961)
1959–60 Bowdoin 11–11–0
1960–61 Bowdoin 15–5–0
Bowdoin: 26–16–0
Bowdoin Polar Bears (ECAC Hockey) (1961–1964)
1961–62 Bowdoin 11–11–1 10–11–0 16th
1962–63 Bowdoin 6–13–0 5–13–0 23rd
1963–64 Bowdoin 14–8–0 12–8–0 11th
Bowdoin: 31–32–1 27–32–0
Bowdoin Polar Bears (ECAC 2) (1964–1983)
1964–65 Bowdoin 11–10–0 9–5–0 4th
1965–66 Bowdoin 11–8–1 9–3–1 2nd
1966–67 Bowdoin 9–11–0 8–4–0 T–5th
1967–68 Bowdoin 11–9–1 9–5–1 8th
1968–69 Bowdoin 14–6–1 12–3–1 1st
1969–70 Bowdoin 19–3–0 13–0–0 1st
ECAC 2 Runner-Up
1970–71 Bowdoin 19–4–1 14–2–0 1st
ECAC 2 Champion
1971–72 Bowdoin 17–4–0 14–1–0 1st
1972–73 Bowdoin 14–8–2 11–4–1 6th
ECAC 2 Runner-Up
1973–74 Bowdoin 8–14–0 6–8–0 14th
1974–75 Bowdoin 14–9–0 11–5–0 4th
ECAC 2 Champion
1975–76 Bowdoin 18–9–0 13–3–0 3rd
ECAC 2 Champion
1976–77 Bowdoin 16–7–0 13–2–0 4th
ECAC 2 Quarterfinals
1977–78 Bowdoin 19–6–1 13–3–1 2nd
ECAC 2 East Champion
1978–79 Bowdoin 13–12–0 10–7–0 12th
ECAC 2 East Quarterfinals
1979–80 Bowdoin 19–5–2 14–2–2 2nd
ECAC 2 East Semifinals
1980–81 Bowdoin 14–12–0 11–7–0 11th
ECAC 2 East Semifinals
1981–82 Bowdoin 13–12–3 11–8–0 12th
ECAC 2 East Quarterfinals
1982–83 Bowdoin 11–13–1 9–8–1 13th
ECAC 2 East Quarterfinals
Bowdoin: 270–162–13 210–80–8
Total: 327–210–14

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Administrator career

After retiring as a coach, Watson served as Bowdoin's

Athletic Director. He was also the chairman of the NCAA ice Hockey Rules and Tournament Committee for six years, and served as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and a member of the board of governors of the American College Hockey Coaches Association.[4]

Legacy

In 1996, Bowdoin dedicated the Sidney J. Watson Fitness Facility in his honor.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.[8]

Personal life

Watson was married and had five children and 11 grandchildren. He died after suffering a Myocardial infarction in Naples, Florida on April 25, 2004.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Beloved coach Sid Watson dies". The Bowdoin Orient. April 30, 2004. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Inductee Sidney J. Watson". Bowdoin College. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Inductee Sidney J. Watson Class of 1956". Northeastern University. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  4. ^
    U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
    . Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  5. ^ "Class of 1999". United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Nichole Gleisner (2004-04-27). "Obituary; Sidney Watson, NFL player, Bowdoin hockey coach, 71". Boston Herald.
  7. ^ "ACHA D-III Player Award Named for Bowdoin's Legendary Sid Watson :: USCHO.com :: U.S. College Hockey Online". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.
  8. ^ "Bowdoin Home to Country's First Newly Constructed LEED-Certified Ice Arena". Bowdoin College. July 27, 2009. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  9. ^ "Sid Watson, 71, Hockey Coach at Bowdoin". The New York Times. April 29, 2004. Retrieved August 28, 2015.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Award Created
Bill Riley Jr.
 Edward Jeremiah Award
1969–70, 1970–71
1977–78 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Hobey Baker Legends of College Hockey Award
2002 		Succeeded by
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