Gordon Watson

31/01/2022

Farewell to another giant of Victorian squash.

20/02/2018

The closing of squash courts across metropolitan areas is a lamentable but familiar story in the more recent history of the game in Australia.

So it is sad but not altogether surprising to report that the news came through today that the Caulfield Park Squash Centre; home to the Gordon Watson Squash Club until 1979; from where Gordon trained 21 Australian title holders; has closed its doors and been sold off to property developers.

18/02/2018

Gordon John Watson (1916-1992) was a squash player from Australia. He held the Australian Professional Championship and Australian Open Championship titles from 1939 undefeated until 1949. His impressive record in championship competition and his peerless coaching record have resulted in Gordon bein...

18/02/2018

Some photos covering the induction of the great man into the national hall of fame for his beloved sport.

12/02/2018

Draft Wikipedia article for Gordon awaiting review on the occasion of his induction into the national squash Hall of Fame.

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24/03/2016

17/02/2016

Items of interest relating to Gordon's early days in Portsea and his later career.