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19. Joe Watson

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19. Joe Watson
Joe Watson was chosen by Philadelphia in the Expansion Draft from the Boston Bruins and the original Flyer would become a stabilizing blueline presence from day one of the organization.  Watson would be named to two All-Star Games and he was a large part of the team’s Stanley Cup win in both 1974 and 1975.  Watson was inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame in 1996.

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  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Claimed from the Boston Bruins in the Expansion Draft 6/6/67.
  • Departed: Traded to the Colorado Rockies for Cash 8/31/78.
  • Games Played: 746
  • Notable Statistics: 36 Goals
    162 Assists
    198 Points
    399 PIM
    .27 PPG
    +188 Plus/Minus
    56.0 Point Shares

    84 Playoff Games
    3 Goals
    12 Assists
    15 Points
    82 PIM
    .18 PPG
    0 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (1974 & 1975)
    All-Star (1974 & 1977)
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