Bob Watson - Prostate Cancer Spokesman

Prostate Cancer Spokesman

Watson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 1994 which was successfully treated. Watson writes about his experience with prostate cancer in his 1997 book Survive To Win and speaks regularly at cancer awareness conferences and with players and staff in Major League baseball. Watson's advocacy has been credited with detecting and treating many MLB personnel, including manager Joe Torre.

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