Mother Watson debuted on May 19, 1887, playing for the Cincinnati Red Stockings at League Park I in Cincinnati; he played his final game on May 27, 1887, playing for the Cincinnati Red Stockings at League Park I in Cincinnati.
NBA player C.J. Watson played for Tennessee.
NBA player Earl Watson played for UCLA.
NFL player Dekoda Watson played for Florida State.
NFL player Menelik Watson played for Florida State.
NFL player Jansen Watson played for Iowa State.
NFL player Asa Watson played for North Carolina State.
Art Watson debuted on May 19, 1914, playing for the Brooklyn Tip-Tops at ; he played his final game on August 7, 1915, playing for the Buffalo Blues at .
Bob Watson debuted on September 9, 1966, playing for the at ; he played his final game on September 30, 1984, playing for the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Brandon Watson debuted on August 9, 2005, playing for the Washington Nationals at R.F.K. Stadium; he played his final game on June 25, 2007, playing for the Washington Nationals at R.F.K. Stadium.
Johnny Watson debuted on September 26, 1930, playing for the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field; he played his final game on September 28, 1930, playing for the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field.
Tony Watson debuted on June 8, 2011, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park; he played his final game on September 28, 2013, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
NFL player Sammy Watkins played for Clemson.