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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Bob Watson
Database information © 2000 SABR
» The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Bob Watson (1B-OF-DH 1966-84 Astros , Red Sox, Yankees, Braves):

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BOOKS

» Survive to Win by Watson, Bob with Russ Pate

Hardbound book (Nashville, Tn: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997) -- 240 pages
Stats: n Photos: bw:(8) Indexed? n Bibliography? n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Steinbrenner, George; Davis, Tommy; Torre, Joe; Walker, Harry; Strawberry, Darryl; McLane, Drayton
Topics: General Managers; Owners; Cancer; African-Americans; Batting; Batting coaches; Discrimination; Religion

» Safe At Home: Ten Major League Baseball Players Discuss Their Careers And Their Christian Commitment by Arndt, Rick

Paperbound Book (St. Louis: Concordia Pub. House, 1979) -- 186 pages
Stats: n Photos: Illus(bw):(10) Indexed? n Bibliography? n
Named people: DeCinces, Doug; Forsch, Bob; Terrell, Jerry; Foster, George; Watson, Bob; Sutton, Don; Speier, Chris; Lavelle, Gary; Kelly, Pat; Kessinger, Don
Topics: Religion; Religion; Christianity

» Oakland Athletics Magazine: 1988 by Worthington, A.R., ed.

Periodical (Oakland: Oakland Athletics Baseball Co., 1988) -- 184 pages
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos: 1,2:t Indexed? n Bibliography? n
Named people: McGwire, Mark; Canseco, Jose; McKay, Dave; Paul, Mike; Watson, Bob; Lachemann, Rene; Duncan, Dave; Lefebvre, Jim; LaRussa, Tony; Stewart, Dave; Veeck, Bill; Paul, Jim; Nacarato, Stan; Carrasco, Bob; Schacht, Al; Patkin, Max; Alderson, Sandy; King, Bill
Topics: Oakland Athletics; Programs; Scorecards; 1988; Oakland Coliseum; Rookies; Coaches; Managers; Evaluations; Oakland; Pacific Coast League; Signs; Strategy; Sign Stealing; Art; Paintings; Promotions; Lucky Stores; Youth; Playing Fields; Public Relations

» Long Balls, No Strikes: What Baseball Must Do to Keep the Good Times Rolling by Morgan, Joe and Richard Lally

Hardbound book (New York: Crown Publishers, 1999) -- 289 pages
Stats: n Photos: n Indexed? y Bibliography? n
Named people: Morgan, Joe; McGwire, Mark; Sosa, Sammy; Rose, Pete; Jackson, Joe; Walker, Harry; Watson, Bob; Bonds, Bobby; Clemens, Roger; Miller, Marvin; Fehr, Don; Merrill, Durwood; Giamatti, A. Bartlett
Topics: New York Yankees; Cincinnati Reds; Collective bargaining; Labor-management relations; Stealing; Pitching; Managing; Umpiring; Strike zone; All-star Games; College baseball; Hall of Fame selecting; Minorities; African-Americans; Discrimination; Salaries
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BOOK SECTIONS

» Bob Watson by Arndt, Rick

Book Section from Safe at Home -- p. 54, 11 page(s)
St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1979
Stats: n Photos: Illus(bw):(1)
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Christianity

» 1980s: October 5, 1980 To September 20, 1989 by Blake, Mike

Book Section from Baseball Chronicles -- p. 264, 33 page(s)
Cincinnati, Oh: Betterway Books, 1994
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: bw:(5)
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Easler, Mike; Hayes, Von; Rodgers, Buck; John, Tommy; Boggs, Wade; Kaat, Jim; Parrish, Lance; Winfield, Dave; Benedict, Bruce; Niekro, Phi; Anderson, Sparky; Gwynn, Tony; Carter, Gary; Steinbrenner, George
Topics: Batting Average; Family; Base Hits; Playoffs; Closers; Pressure; Home Runs; Superstitions; Coaching; Pine Tar; Fielding

» Booing The Boo Birds: The Most Unruly Behavior Of Fans by Nash, Bruce And Allan Zullo

Book Section from The Baseball Hall Of Shame -- p. 130, 2 page(s)
New York: Pocket Books, 1985
Stats: n Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Fans; Violence

» 1970s: April 29, 1970 To October 2, 1978 by Blake, Mike

Book Section from Baseball Chronicles -- p. 219, 45 page(s)
Cincinnati, Oh: Betterway Books, 1994
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: bw:(7)
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Roseboro, John; Powell, Boog; Aaron, Hank; Hunter, Catfish; Jackson, Reggie; Nettles, Graig; Wynn, Jim; Koosman, Jerry; Mota, Manny; Garvey, Steve; Molitor, Paul; Gossage, Goose; Hisle, Larry; Watson, Bob
Topics: Batting; Fielding; All-Star Games; Fans; Fighting; Practical Jokes; Patriotism; Pinch Hitters; Slumps; Hit Batsmen; Commitment; Pressure; Parent-Child Relations
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ARTICLES

» 'As You Were,' Virdon Tells Astro Infield by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
March 24, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 12) -- p. 38
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Cabell, Enos; Virdon, Bill
Topics: Houston Astros; Infielders

» Watson's Slam Gives N.L. Record-Tying 48 for Year by n

Article in The Sporting News
October 3, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 12) -- p. 23, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Records; Grand Slams

» Watson Rates Sky High With Astros by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
October 10, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 13) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Pepitone, Joe; Mayberry, John
Topics: Profiles; First Basemen; Houston Astros; Improvement; Catching; Runs Batted In

» Bob Watson: the Astro's Big Bopper by Rumill, Ed

Article in Baseball Digest
August, 1973 (Vol. 32, Issue 8) -- p. 49, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles

» Bob Watson: More Than An Answer To a Trivia question by Connolly, Ed

Article in Baseball Digest
September, 1988 (Vol. 47, Issue 9) -- p. 84, 3 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Biographies; Team Changes; Historical Significance; Trivia

» Houston Astros Report

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 31, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 23) -- p. 9, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Labor Negotiations; Labor-Management Relations; Labor Strikes; 1994; Union; Player-Management Relations; Houston Astros; Management; Player Representatives

» BOB WATSON: Black Could Be Next National League President by Young, A.S. Doc

Article in Los Angeles Sentinel
September 24, 1992 (Vol. 58, Issue 24) -- p. B-7

Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Minority Hiring; African-Americans; NL Presidents

» Watson Begins War of Words With Agent by Curry, Jack

Article in New York Times
November 5, 1997 -- p. Sec: C p: 1 col: 5
Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Boras, Scott; Williams, Bernie
Topics: Contract Negotiations; Arbitration

» Red Sox and Watson Mutually Happy by Whiteside, Larry

Article in The Sporting News
July 28, 1979 (Vol. 188, Issue 4) -- p. 37, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Zimmer, Don; Yost, Eddie
Topics: Profiles ; Boston Red Sox

» Red Sox Expect Watson To Furnish Wallop by Whiteside, Larry

Article in The Sporting News
June 30, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 26) -- p. 15, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Zimmer, Don; Yost, Eddie; Herzog, Whitey; Poquette, Tom; Scott, George
Topics: Profiles; Trades; Boston Red Sox

» Red Sox Flex New Muscles, Watson and Fisk in Lineup by Whiteside, Larry

Article in The Sporting News
July 7, 1979 (Vol. 188, Issue 1) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Fisk, Carlton; Zimmer, Don
Topics: Profiles; Boston Red Sox

» Baseball's Big Market Bullies by Dieffenbach, Dan

Article in Sport
March, 1996 (Vol. 87, Issue 3) -- p. 73, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Sport Beat
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Gagne, Greg
Topics: Economics; Payrolls

» Watson, Off To Rosy Start, Pins a Bouquet On Howser by Pepe, Phil

Article in The Sporting News
May 3, 1980 (Vol. 189, Issue 18) -- p. 13, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Howser, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Fast Starts

» All-American But Not An All-Star by Kaplan, Jim

Article in Sports Illustrated
July 14, 1975 (Vol. 43, Issue 2) -- p. 52, 2 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Baseball
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:1
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Houston Astros; First Basemen; All-Star Selecting

» Astros Take First Step: Hiring Plan For Minorities Draws Interest by Rains, Rob

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 10, 1993 (Vol. 2, Issue 39) -- p. 3, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Harris, Mike; Selig, Bud; Jackson, Jesse
Topics: Integration; Management; Houston Astros; African-Americans; Race

» Strike Could Be Good-or Bad-for Watson by Pepe, Phil

Article in The Sporting News
July 11, 1981 (Vol. 192, Issue 2) -- p. 33
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Michael, Gene
Topics: Profiles; Labor Strikes; 1981; Training

» Watson Finds Return To the Series Brings Back Fond Memories by Bodley, Hal

Article in USA Today
October 21, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 26) -- p. 4C, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; General Managers; World Series; 1981; Anecdotes

» Bob Watson by Wulf, Steve

Article in Sports Illustrated
October 18, 1993 (Vol. 79, Issue 16) -- p. 74, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Sportspeople
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles

» More Choices in Store For Winter Baseball Players by Jamail, Milton

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 12, 1992 (Vol. 1, Issue 40) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Mayoral, Luis Rodriguez; Regan, Phil
Topics: Winter Baseball; Expansion; Latin America; Arizona Fall League; Hawaiian Winter League

» Watson Wows Houston Fans With Hot Bat by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
0711, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 26) -- p. 28, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Pepitone, Joe; Smith, Tal
Topics: Profiles; First Basemen; Potential; Houston Astros; Catching; Grooves

» Collins Facing Battle With Yanks' Watson by Pepe, Phil

Article in The Sporting News
January 16, 1982 (Vol. 193, Issue 3) -- p. 51
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Collins, Dave
Topics: Profiles; First Basemen; Competition

» Houston Puts Great Stock in Its Youth by Rains, Rob

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 24, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 8) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Anthony, Eric; Lofton, Kenny; Bowen, Ryan; Juden, Jeff; Cedeno, Andujar; Moth, Andy; Simms, Mike
Topics: Houston Astros; Prospects

» Watson's Worth To Astros Emphasized in Two-Out RBIs by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
November 13, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 18) -- p. 51, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Cleanup; Clutch Hitting

» Power Failure Shuts Off Astro Flag-Building Plans by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
August 28, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 7) -- p. 22, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Wynn, Jim
Topics: Houston Astros; Power Hitters; Slumps

» Watson's Bat Tips Bear Quick Results by Tucker, Tim

Article in The Sporting News
May 24, 1982 (Vol. 193, Issue 22) -- p. 33
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Washington, Claudell; Hubbard, Glenn
Topics: Profiles; Batting Instruction

» Watson Signs 'Weighty' Contract by Tucker, Tim

Article in The Sporting News
November 7, 1983 (Vol. 196, Issue 19) -- p. 54, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Contracts; Incentive Clauses; Body Weight

» Watson Key To Astro Pickup in Power by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
February 20, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 6) -- p. 44, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Metzger, Roger
Topics: Profiles; Power Hitters; Potential; Houston Astros

» Ready Reserves Give Braves Lift by Tucker, Tim

Article in The Sporting News
August 15, 1983 (Vol. 196, Issue 7) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Royster, Jerry; Pocoroba, Biff; Johnson, Randy; Harper, Terry; Moore, Donnie
Topics: Atlanta Braves; Bench

» Signs Point To Active Week in Free-Agent Market by Antonen, Mel

Article in USA Today
December 2, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 55) -- p. 14C, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: New York Yankees; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; Trades

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 28, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 27) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; McLane, Drayton, Jr.; Bagwell, Jeff; Harnisch, Pete; Gonzalez, Luis
Topics: Houston Astros; Salaries; Contracts; 1995; Arbitration; Budgets

» GM Ready To Come Off Disabled List

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 14, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 25) -- p. 7, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; General Managers; Management; Status; Illnesses; Cancer; Health

» Cold Bats, Shoddy Hurling Hold Back Astros by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
0514, 1977 (Vol. 183, Issue 19) -- p. 21, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Niekro, Joe; Virdon, Bill; Cabell, Enos; Cedeno, Cesar
Topics: Houston Astros; Slow Starts; Slumps

» More Minorities To Get in GM 'pipeline' by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 2, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 32) -- p. 6, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Coleman, Leonard; Wood, Bill; Robinson, Frank; Waller, Reggie; Quinn, Bob; Selig, Bud
Topics: Management; General Managers; Status; Minority Hiring; African-Americans; Race; Houston Astros

» Test Detects GM's Cancer in Early Stage by Baseball Weekly

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 6, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 15) -- p. 22, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Collins, Terry
Topics: Houston Astros; General Managers; Status; Diseases; Cancer

» Early-Bird Watson Hones Glove Skill by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
March 12, 1977 (Vol. 183, Issue 10) -- p. 45, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; First Basemen; Houston Astros; Fielding; Spring Training; 1977; Determination

» Watson Savors Title After Engineering Yanks by Dodd, Mike

Article in USA Today
October 28, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 31) -- p. 4C, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; General Managers; Championships

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 21, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 13) -- p. 14, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; McLane, Drayton; Biggio, Craig; Drabek, Doug
Topics: Houston Astros; Payrolls; Salaries; Budgets; Owners; 1995; Trade Speculation

» Astro Honeymoon Boat Hits Shallow Waters by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
July 30, 1977 (Vol. 184, Issue 4) -- p. 28, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Cedeno, Cesar
Topics: Houston Astros; Media Relations; Player-Fan Relations; Evaluations

» Watson Changes Diet and Astros Feast by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
September 24, 1977 (Vol. 184, Issue 12) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Puhl, Terry
Topics: Houston Astros; Diet; Body Weight

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 8, 1995 (Vol. 4, Issue 39) -- p. 12, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Replacement Players; Labor Strikes; 1995; Basic Agreements; Labor Negotiations; Trades; San Diego Padres; Spring Training

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
January 25, 1995 (Vol. 4, Issue 38) -- p. 13, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Labor Strikes; 1995; Spring Training; Replacement Players; Managers; Status; Coaches

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 7, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 7) -- p. 11, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Steinbrenner, George
Topics: New York Yankees; General Managers; Status; Health; Fatigue; Illnesses

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 18) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Fielder, Cecil; Canseco, Jose; McGwire, Mark; Davis, Chili; Bichette, Dante; Stanley, Mike; Jefferies, Gregg; Molitor, Paul
Topics: New York Yankees; Trade Speculation; Power Hitters; Offense; 1997

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
December 3, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 37) -- p. 8, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Steinbrenner, George; Williams, George
Topics: New York Yankees; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; General Managers; Owners; Status; 1997

» The Race Continues For Minority GMs by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 11, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 47) -- p. 10, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Lucas, Bill
Topics: New York Yankees; General Managers; Status; Resignations; Minority Hiring; African-Americans; Health; Integration; Evaluations

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 2, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 19) -- p. 13, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Henderson, Steve
Topics: Houston Astros; Team Records; 1995; Runs; Batting Average; Runs Batted In

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 9, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 20) -- p. 13, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; General Managers; Health; Illnesses; Cancer; 1995; African-Americans; Minority Hiring

» Los Angeles Dodgers

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 2, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 24) -- p. 20, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Malone, Kevin; Dombrowski, Dave; Minaya, Omar
Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; General Managers; Recruiting; 1998
Watson, Bob; as Told to George Vass
Article in Baseball Digest
April, 1986 (Vol. 45, Issue 4) -- p. 95, 3 page(s)
Column/Series Name: The Game I'll Never Forget
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; 1020981g

» Watson Asking Astros For Trade by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
October 21, 1978 (Vol. 186, Issue 16) -- p. 32
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; Smith, Tal
Topics: Profiles; Trades

» Red Sox Fans Red Hot Over Loss of Watson by Giuliotti, Joe

Article in The Sporting News
November 24, 1979 (Vol. 188, Issue 21) -- p. 61, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob
Topics: Boston Red Sox; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; Popularity

» Watson, May Give Yanks 'Early Flag' by Pepe, Phil

Article in The Sporting News
November 24, 1979 (Vol. 188, Issue 21) -- p. 52, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Watson, Bob; May, Rudy; Steinbrenner, George; Michael, Gene
Topics: Profiles; Contracts; New York Yankees

» Watson Takes Back Seat in Astros' Picture by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
February 24, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 8) -- p. 43
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Watson, Bob; Smith, Tal
Topics: Profiles; Trades

» Astros Find Players To Build With by Murphy, Michael

Article in Baseball America
November 25, 1991 (Vol. 11, Issue 20) -- p. 13, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Rookies
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Wood, Bill; Watson, Bob
Topics: Prospects; Houston Astros; Player Development

» Astro Blaster Bagwell Tops 1991 Rookie Crop by Whiteside, Larry

Article in Baseball America
November 25, 1991 (Vol. 11, Issue 20) -- p. 12, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Rookies
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Bagwell, Jeff; Watson, Bob; Jaramillo, Rudy; Howe, Art
Topics: Profiles; Rookies; Rankings; 1991

» Tolentino Puts Himself Back Into Astros' Plans by Murphy, Michael

Article in Baseball America
February 10, 1991 (Vol. 11, Issue 1) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Organization Reports: Nl
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Tolentino, Jose; Watson, Bob; Davis, Glenn
Topics: Houston Astros; Trades; Roster Spots

» This Pitcher Makes Hitters Tremble by Ribowsky, Mark

Article in Sport
July, 1979 (Vol. 69, Issue 1) -- p. 8, 5 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Richard, J.R.; Watson, Bob; Cabell, Enos; Sambito, Joe
Topics: Profiles; Power Pitchers; Image

» Flight of the Knuckleball by Jordan, Pat

Article in Sport
July, 1981 (Vol. 72, Issue 7) -- p. 38, 5 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); c:(2)
Named people: Niekro, Phil; Watson, Bob; Benedict, Bruce; Uecker, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Knuckleball Pitchers

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 30, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 34) -- p. 10, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: McLane, Drayton, Jr.; Watson, Bob; Drabek, Doug; Swindell, Greg; Caminiti, Ken; Finley, Steve; Nevin, Phil; Hunter, Brian L.
Topics: Houston Astros; Salaries; Payrolls; Budgets; 1995; Trade Speculation

» Take Me Out To the Brawl Game by Fimrite, Ron

Article in Sports Illustrated
June 17, 1974 (Vol. 40, Issue 24) -- p. 10, 4 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(c):(3)
Named people: Martin, Billy; Watson, Bob; Rose, Pete
Topics: Crowd Control; Riots; Cleveland Indians; Beer

» Pride and Prejudice: Dave Stewart Shields His Eyes From Racial Inequity's Hard Galre by Colston, Chris

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 10, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 51) -- p. 18, 3 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(3)
Named people: Stewart, Dave; Watson, Bob; Ash, Gord; Stewart, Alyse;
Topics: Profiles; Management; Toronto Blue Jays; 1999; Minority Hiring; Discrimination; Racism; African-Americans; Integration; Family; Maturity; Charity Work

» New Astros Skipper Looks To Learn Before Teaching by Rains, Rob

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
December 15, 1993 (Vol. 3, Issue 35) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside The NL
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Collins, Terry; Watson, Bob; Howe, Art; McLane, Drayton
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers

» Astros Lead Expedition Into Talent-rich Country by Jamail, Milton

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 9, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 19) -- p. 52, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Raybourne, Herb; Watson, Bob; Paffen, Willie; Reiner, Andres
Topics: Venezuela; Scouting; Houston Astros

» Astros' Super Baby Goes Hungry at Plate by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
May 29, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 20) -- p. 7, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Cedeno, Cesar; Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Slow Starts

» Greatest Catch? This One By Roberto Will Do by Feeney, Charley

Article in The Sporting News
July 3, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 25) -- p. 7, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Clemente, Roberto; Watson, Bob; Mazeroski, Bill; Blass, Steve
Topics: Profiles; Catches; Comparisons

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 13, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 16) -- p. 14, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Wilkins, Rick; Watson, Bob
Topics: Chicago Cubs; Trades; Houston Astros; 1995; Catchers; Health; Injuries

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 13, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 16) -- p. 14, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Nevin, Phil; Watson, Bob; Collins, Terry
Topics: Houston Astros; Demotions; 0704995d; Player-Management Relations; Anger

» Maeda Might Make Big Leagues With Yanks by Beaton, Rod

Article in USA Today
November 25, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 51) -- p. 18C, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Maeda, Katsuhiro; Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Japanese Players; Personality

» Steinbrenner: GM Watson Will Be Back by Bodley, Hal

Article in USA Today
October 29, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 32) -- p. 5C, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Steinbrenner, George; Watson, Bob
Topics: New York Yankees; General Managers; Status

» Cedeno Counting On Rest To Heal Knee by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
February 12, 1977 (Vol. 183, Issue 6) -- p. 43, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Cedeno, Cesar; Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Knees; Rehabiliation; Physical Fitness

» Astros Win Fans in Bid To Pass Reds by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
August 27, 1977 (Vol. 184, Issue 8) -- p. 10, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Virdon, Bill; Watson, Bob; Richard, J.R.
Topics: Houston Astros; Improvement; Attendance

» Annual Astro Trial May See Cabell Playing Short by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
January 14, 1978 (Vol. 185, Issue 2) -- p. 41, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Cabell, Enos; Watson, Bob; Johnson, Cliff; Niekro, Joe
Topics: Houston Astros; Position Changes

» Astros Happy Despite Low Pay Niche by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
February 4, 1978 (Vol. 185, Issue 5) -- p. 56, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Smith, Tal; Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Salaries

» Yanks Test Collins as a First Baseman by Klein, Moss

Article in The Sporting News
March 27, 1982 (Vol. 193, Issue 13) -- p. 38
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Collins, Dave; Watson, Bob; Altobelli, Joe
Topics: Profiles; First Basemen; Position Changes

» Astros' Hottest Combo: Andujar-Watson by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
May 20, 1978 (Vol. 185, Issue 20) -- p. 12, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Angujar, Joaquin; Watson, Bob; Virdon, Bill
Topics: Profiles; Teammate Relations

» Tight Swing, Level Play Pay Off For Cedeno by Rains, Rob

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 3, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 6) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Cedeno, Andujar; Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Age; Maturity; Swings

» 'The Boss' Considers Downsizing

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 5) -- p. 15, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Steinbrenner, George; Watson, Bob
Topics: New York Yankees; Owners; 1997; Slow Starts; Transactions; Trade Speculation

» Hard-hitting Explanations For Hard-hit Balls by Rains; Rob; Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 3, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 6) -- p. 38, 1 page(s)
Stats: All-Time Leaders Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Philips, Dave; Watson, Bob; Vaughn, Mo
Topics: Expansion; Talent Shortage; Weather; Pitching; Home Runs; Lively Ball; Physical Fitness; Weight Training; Opposite-Field Home Runs; Umpiring; Strike Zone

» Astros Flop On Road, Win at Home by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
August 12, 1978 (Vol. 186, Issue 6) -- p. 20
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Cabell, Enos; Watson, Bob; Virdon, Bill; Howe, Art
Topics: Houston Astros; Home Advantage

» Four Unanimous Venezuelan All-Star Picks by Moncada, Eduardo

Article in The Sporting News
December 26, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 24) -- p. 55, 1 page(s)
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Davalillo, Vic; Watson, Bob; Zabala, Faustino; Rojas, Cookie
Topics: Winter Baseball; Venezuela; All-Star Games; 1970; Selection Process

» GM: Williams Wouldn't Adapt by Winston, Lisa

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 8, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 11) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
» Notes: Contributing: Bob Wojnowski and Tom Gage
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Williams, Mitch; Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Relief Pitchers; Releases; Chemistry

» Williams' Loss of Confidence Maginified Struggles On Mound by Baseball Weekly

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 1, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 10) -- p. 10, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Williams, Mitch; Watson, Bob
Topics: Houston Astros; Closers; Releases; Confidence

» Ken Forsch Completes Brother No-Hit Drama by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
April 21, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 16) -- p. 29, 1 page(s)
Stats: Box/Line Scores Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Forsch, Ken; Watson, Bob; Virdon, Bill; Ashby, Alan
Topics: No-Hitters; Profiles; Brothers

» Leonard Gets Help as Astros' Rookie Star by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
June 23, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 25) -- p. 10, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Leonard, Jeffrey; Watson, Bob; Cedeno, Cesar
Topics: Profiles; Rookies

» Braves Assemble a Monster at First by Bisher, Furman

Article in The Sporting News
August 8, 1983 (Vol. 196, Issue 6) -- p. 7, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Chambliss, Chris; Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Platooning; First Basemen

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 28, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 14) -- p. 15, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: May, Derrick; Watson, Bob; Mouton, James; Plantier, Phil; Gonzalez, Luis
Topics: Houston Astros; Outfielders; Trades; 0621995d; Trade Speculation; Injuries; Playing Time

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 26, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 49) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(c):(1); bw:(1)
Named people: Wells, David; Watson, Bob
Topics: New York Yankees; Starting Pitchers; Health; Diet; Weight; Illnesses; Gout

» Agent Reich Wisely Sees the Other Side by Young, Dick

Article in The Sporting News
February 6, 1982 (Vol. 193, Issue 6) -- p. 7
Column/Series Name: Young Ideas
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Reich, Tom; Watson, Bob
Topics: Profiles; Agents; Evaluations

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 20, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 35) -- p. 8, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Williams, Bernie; Watson, Bob; Anderson, Brady
Topics: New York Yankees; Center Fielders; Contract Negotiations; 1998

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 26, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 49) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Fielder, Cecil; Watson, Bob; Steinbrenner, George
Topics: New York Yankees; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; Designated Hitters

» Ford Flies

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 20, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 35) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Ford, Ben; Watson, Bob; Johnson, Randy; Steinbrenner, George
Topics: Arizona Fall League; Arizona Diamondbacks; Expansion Drafts; 1998; New York Yankees; New York Yankees; Prospects; Trade Speculation

» Yanks Could Send Bernie Pact-ing by Wendel, Tim

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 26, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 36) -- p. 21, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Williams, Bernie; Watson, Bob; Boras, Scott; Bell, Jay
Topics: New York Yankees; Center Fielders; Extensions; Contract Negotiations; 1998; Salaries; Trade Speculation

» New York Yankees

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
January 28, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 45) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Williams, Bernie; Watson, Bob; Steinbrenner, George; Boras, Scott
Topics: New York Yankees; Contract Negotiations; Extensions; Free Agency; Center Fielders; 1998; Salaries; Agents
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Finding Your Sources...

Now that you have your list of sources, how do you find the sources themselves? This may be a problem for any researcher regardless of the sources he or she is trying to use. The Baseball Index contains many cataloged materials that are not easily obtained and the researcher may have difficulty locating them.

The logical first place to go is one's local libraries; the larger, the better. An excellent guide to library holdings in the United States and Canada is OCLC's WorldCat. This electronic resource is available through many libraries, public or academic. Academic libraries, particularly those at large universities, often house excellent collections of books and periodicals. State historical societies are also fine sources for baseball publications. But even if you live far from large population centers, there is still the option of Interlibrary Loan services through your local library system. This can be a time-consuming process taking weeks to fill your request, but many s