George Watkins
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Reginald•Watkins |
| Used name | George•Watkins |
| Born | 6 November 1907 in Oakland, California (USA) |
| Died | 19 March 1945 in Pacific Ocean (UNK) |
| Measurements | 191 cm / 99 kg |
| Affiliations | California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
George Watkins was the starting quarterback for the West Team in 1932. He was mostly a running quarterback. Watkins was from Oakland, California, graduated from Oakland Technical High School, and played football at U Cal Berkeley from 1928 through 1931, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After college, he worked in the Los Angeles area and joined the United States military in 1940 to fight in World War II. He was killed in the March 19, 1945 bombing of the USS Franklin.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | American Football | USA |
George Watkins | |||
| American Football, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | West | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†19 March 1945. Killed in the bombing of the USS Franklin)