In November 1893, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the 5-foot 11-inch, 180-pound Waters was the strongest player on the Harvard team and, with the exception of Marshall Newell, the best-developed.

In honor of the contributions of William H. Lewis, an African-American and future College Football Hall of Famer, Waters appointed him as team captain for the game.

[4] After his college playing career ended, Waters attended the Boston University School of Law[5] and worked as a coach for Harvard's football team.

In 1896, the Trenton Evening Times reported: "Bert Waters is pronounced to be the best foot ball coach Harvard has ever had.

On Thursday, he came on the field in his football clothes, was behind every play, often getting into the scramble himself, and kept the men in splendid spirits by his cheery voice and presence.

He continued to follow football, and when calls were made to eradicate the sport from university campuses, Waters spoke in defense of the game Mr.