Bugsy Watson has passed away.

[txpd]

Bugsy Watson passed this week at the age of 78.

Caps Mourn Loss of Bryan "Bugsy" Watson (nhl.com)

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[ted2019]

He was a tough guy to play against.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

RIP

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I was 6 when the Caps came to town and Watson is one of the guys I clearly remember.

Great quote from the story:

"Years later, when Hull learned that Watson had lopped off a bit of a finger while wrangling with a chain saw, Hull deadpanned something to the effect of, "Yeah, but how is the chainsaw doing?""

 

[Davenport]

Here's a Sports Illustrated article - penned by Gary Ronberg - about Bryan Watson, from November 28, 1966. You'll learn how Watson earned the nickname "Bugsy."

The boy on Bobby's back is back