Warren Watters Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
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This is the two page nomination form for Warren W. Watters for the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame. The form lists the sports he was involved during his time as a student at Springfield College and some basic biographical information. Warren W. Watters, Class of 1924, was an outstanding football player during his four years at Springfield, and was chosen by Knute Rockne, coach at Notre Dame, for the All-American team. He was Athletic Director, Coach and Business Manager of Williston Academy from 1930-1942 and served as Executive Director of Worcester Boy’s Club from 1942-53. He was appointed by Governor Saltonstall to head up the state-wide swim program during World War II. From 1953-56 he was Executive Director of the Bonnie Brae Farm for Boys and from 1956-63 was Business Manager and Assistant Treasurer of St. Margaret’s School in Waterbury, Connecticut. While coaching in Vermont and at Williston Academy and in later years, also, he was instrumental in recruiting several students for Springfield. He also served for several years on the Alumni Committee. He died on July 10, 1974.
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