John Watts (judoka), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetJohn Watts (judoka)
American judoka
Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1944
Place of Birth: Jefferson, Texas, United States
Profession: judoka
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Watts (judoka)
- John Watts (born April 23, 1944) is a retired American judoka who competed at the 1972 Olympics in the open weight category.
- Watts weighed 280 lbs when he started training in judo in August 1966 and that year entered the Air Force Championships where he defeated Paul Maruyama.
- Watts was quickly promoted to brown belt, and placed in the 1967 US Nationals.
- He also competed in the International Military Sports Council games.John Watts was born in Texas and played football there.
- He was offered a scholarship to play football by Grambling and Florida A&M but chose to join the Air Force.
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