Albert Bailey "Allie" Watt (December 12, 1899 – March 15, 1968) was a

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player who played in with the Washington Senators. Watt was the brother of former Major Leaguer, Frank Watt. He was born in

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, and died in Norfolk, Virginia. With a double in his only turn at-bat, Watt is one of the rare Major Leaguers with a career

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of 1.000. Watt is doubly notable because he is one of the few real players whose name is in the correct position in the famous

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comedy routine (Watt played second base).

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