Monday, October 30, 2006
The Watts Brothers
The Independent Carolina Baseball League
Next, in the ballplayers line up is the Watts brothers. This is the beginning stage of their portrait. They will be finished in time for the opening reception on November 10, at Original Art in Concord.
Brothers, Herman "Ginger" Watts on the left a catcher, and Marvin Watts, an infielder, are pictured here in their Kannapolis Towelers unifoms that were worn in 1937. The uniforms were plain with three quarter length sleeves that the players rolled up if they got in the way. Striped socks were a part of the uniform that year.
The Watts brothers were from the eastern part of Cabarrus County community called Watts Crossroads. They played for the Carolina League Kannapolis Towelers and for the 1943 Victory League Concord team.
The opening reception for the Outlaw Ballplayers portraits is Friday, November 10. 6-10 pm. Hank Utley will be here signing books for you. See you then.
Diane Overcash
Original Art
21 union Street South
Concord, NC 28025,
704-784-1549
dianelovesart@vnet.net
