"Whipper" Billy Watson (1917 July 25- 1990 February 4), born William Potts, was a Canadian heavyweight wrestler and a five-time world wrestling champion. In three decades in the ring, he wrestled more than 6300 matches. Watson began his career in England in 1936, where English sportswiters dubbed him "Whipper" because of one of his signature throws, the "Irish whip". In 1940, he and his wife returned to Canada, and he began wrestling at Maple Leaf Gardens. He soon became a crowd favorite, and within a few years, was a mainstream celebrity and one of Toronto's most popular citizens. Watson held the British Empire title throughout the 1940s and 1950s; in 1947 and again in 1956, he won the National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight title. 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Wrestlers from Uffizi Gallery, Florence. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... Maple Leaf Gardens before gametime Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena in Toronto, Ontario, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... // Events and trends World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ... The 1950s were a decade that spanned the years 1950 through 1959. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Wrestling Alliance is a group of independent professional wrestling promotions, in operation since 1948. ...

Watson was known for his charity work. He made many public appearances in support of crippled children, and held an annual Easter Seals skate-a-thon at the Toronto Gardens. For a number of years, he was director of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. Allegorical personification of Charity as a mother with three infants by Anthony van Dyck Charity, meaning selfless giving, is one conventional English translation of the Greek term agapē. // Etymology In the 1400, charity meant the state of love or simple affection which one was in or out of regarding one... Easter Seals lily logo, adopted in 1952. ...

Watson retired from wrestling in 1971, when he was struck by a car and nearly lost a leg, but he continued his fundraising activities into his retirement. Watson passed away on 1990 February 4 at his winter home in Florida after suffering a fatal heart attack. 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq. ... A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ...

External links

• Canadian Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame entry
• Wrestler profile