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Jimmy Watson (racing Driver)
Jim or Jimmy Watson may refer to: Politics *Jim Watson (Canadian politician) (born 1961), mayor of Ottawa, Canada * Jim Watson (English politician) (?–2013), former mayor of Blackburn, U.K. *Jim Watson (Illinois politician) (born 1965), state representative from Illinois, U.S. Sports * Jimmy Watson (Irish footballer) (19th century), fullback for Ulster and Ireland *Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1877) (1877–1942), Scottish fullback who played for Sunderland, Middlesbrough, and Scotland * Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1914) (1914–1979), English footballer who played inside-forward for Gillingham * Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1924) (1924–1996), Scottish footballer who played striker for Motherwell and Huddersfield Town * Jim Watson (Australian footballer) (1896–1978), Australian rules footballer for Carlton and Fitzroy *Jim Watson (ice hockey) (born 1943), Canadian ice hockey player who played for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres *Jimmy Watson (ice hockey) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Watson (Canadian Politician)
James Alexander Watson (born July 30, 1961) is a Canadian politician who served as the 59th mayor of Ottawa from 2010 to 2022. Previously, he served as an Ottawa city councillor from 1991 to 1997, and as mayor from 1997 to 2000. Watson subsequently represented the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2010. He served in the Cabinet of Premier Dalton McGuinty in the portfolios of Consumer and Business Services (2003–2005), Health Promotion (2005–2007), and Municipal Affairs and Housing (2007–2010). He resigned in January 2010 to run for mayor in the 2010 Ottawa municipal election. He was re-elected mayor in 2014 and in 2018. On March 20, 2021, Watson became the longest serving mayor in the city's history, surpassing Stanley Lewis who held office from 1936 to 1948. Early life Watson was born on July 30, 1961, in Montreal, Quebec as the second child to Frances (née Murdoch) and Beverley "Bev" Watson. He grew up in Lachute, but hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Watson (ice Hockey)
James Charles Watson (born August 19, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers. He was inducted into the Flyers' Hall of Fame February 2016. He played 2 games in the 1976 Canada Cup for Team Canada, which was arguably the greatest hockey team ever assembled. Playing career Watson was born in Smithers, British Columbia. He played with his older brother Joe for several seasons with the Flyers, winning the Stanley Cup together in 1974 and 1975. Post-playing career Watson currently coaches youth hockey for the Delco Phantoms Midget 18U-AA team. His previous team, the Philadelphia Little Flyers Midget 16U American AAA team won the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 AYHL Championships. Watson also runs the Jim Watson Hockey Academy and Jim Watson Hockey Camp at Iceworks Skating Complex in Aston, Pennsylvania. On June 30, 2015, the Flyers announced that Watson would be inducted into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Watson (artist)
James Watson (Cellardyke, 21 July 1932 – 6 December 2017) was a British comics artist most famous for his work on ''TV Century 21'', and boys' comics for DC Thomson and IPC as well as one series for '' 2000 AD''. Career Watson began working for advertising agencies in the 1950s and 1960s and gradually built up his comics work. He provided illustrations for the novelisation of the film '' Thunderbirds Are Go'' and later began working for TV Century 21, in particular on ''Zero X'' and '' Captain Scarlet''. He worked for various boys' comics, in particular war comics such as ''Battle'' and ''Commando Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin">40_Commando.html" ;"title="Royal Marines from 40 Commando">Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured A commando is a combatant, or operativ ...'', and contributed the story ''Colony Earth'' to '' 2000 AD'', which he also wrote. When the British comics industry contracted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy
The Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy is the most prestigious and sought after wine award in Australia. The trophy is a memorial to Jimmy Watson (died 1962), who established the iconic Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar in Lygon Street, Carlton, a suburb of Melbourne. The trophy is awarded annually at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, conducted by Melbourne Royal (formally known as Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) was founded in 1848, when a group of Melbourne's leading citizens formed the Agricultural Society of Victoria with the aim of "furthering the quality of Australia's primary production by means of co ... to the Best Young Red Wine of the 2020 or 2021 vintage classes. Past winners Sources: See also References {{Reflist External links wineshow.com.au Wine awards Australian awards Awards established in 1962 1962 establishments in Australia Australian wine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Watson (guitarist)
311 (pronounced "three eleven") is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist and guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson, bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills, and drummer Chad Sexton. Watson was replaced by Tim Mahoney in 1990. In 1992, Doug "SA" Martinez joined to sing and provide turntables. 311 has released thirteen studio albums, two live albums, four compilation albums, four EPs and four DVDs. After a series of independent releases, 311 was signed to Capricorn Records in 1992 and released the albums '' Music'' (1993) and ''Grassroots'' (1994) to moderate success. They achieved greater success with their 1995 triple platinum self-titled album, which reached number 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200 on the strength of the singles "Down" and " All Mixed Up", the former of which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Modern Rock Tracks in 1996. The band's next three albums—'' Transistor'' (1997), '' Soundsystem'' (1999) and '' From Chaos'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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