Charles F. "Chub" Watson (April 5, 1915 – June 28, 1971) was an American professional

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player. He played college basketball for

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and

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, as well as baseball and football for Marshall. Watson then played in the National Basketball League for the

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in only one game during the 1938–39 season and scored 16 points.

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