Jim Watson facts for kids

Jim or Jimmy Watson are common names. Many different people have these names! This page helps you find the right person you are looking for.

People Named Jim or Jimmy Watson

Important People in Politics

• Jim Watson (Canadian politician) (born in 1961) is a well-known politician from Canada. He served as the mayor of Ottawa, which is the capital city of Canada. Being a mayor means he was in charge of leading the city and making important decisions for its people. He also worked in the provincial government of Ontario.

• Jim Watson (Illinois politician) (born in 1965) is a politician from the United States. He has served as a state representative in Illinois. This means he was elected by people in his area to represent them and help make laws for the state.

Sports Stars Named Jim or Jimmy Watson

• Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1877) (1877–1942) was a Scottish footballer. He played as a fullback, which is a defensive position in football (soccer). He played for famous teams like Sunderland and Middlesbrough in England, and also represented Scotland in international matches.

• Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1924) (1924–1996) was another Scottish footballer. He played as a striker, which is an attacking player whose main job is to score goals. He played for clubs like Motherwell and Huddersfield Town.

• Jim Watson (Australian footballer) (1896–1978) was an Australian rules footballer. This is a unique sport played mainly in Australia. He played for teams like Carlton and Fitzroy.

• Jim Watson (ice hockey) (born in 1943) is a Canadian ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. He played for teams such as the Detroit Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres.

• Jimmy Watson (ice hockey) (born in 1952) is also a Canadian ice hockey player. He played in the NHL too, most notably for the Philadelphia Flyers. He was known for being a strong defensive player.

• Jim Watson (sportscaster) is an American sportscaster. He works as a host and announcer for sports broadcasts on channels like Fox Sports and NBC Sports. He helps bring exciting sports action to viewers at home.

Other Interesting People and Things

• Jim Watson (biologist) (1943–2017) was a New Zealand biotechnologist and entrepreneur. A biotechnologist studies living things and uses science to create new products or solve problems, often in medicine or agriculture.

• Jim Watson (artist) (1932–2017) was a British comics artist. He drew pictures and created stories for comic books, bringing characters and adventures to life for readers.

• Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy is a special award given each year at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. It's a trophy that recognizes excellence in winemaking.

See also

• James Watson (disambiguation)
• Jamie Watson (disambiguation)