Gordon Watson

Farewell to another giant of Victorian squash.

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.

Gordon Watson (squash player) - Wikipedia 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...

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

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

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