Bob "Whipper" Watson (born April 6, 1970) is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League[1] and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse.
After 13 years in Toronto and winning 6 Championships, Watson decided to retire to devote his time to family and a new job with the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
[1][3][4][5] Watson considered retirement after the 2010 season when the Rock lost to the Washington Stealth in the Championship game, but he later decided to come back for one more season.
[7] Bob Watson was the only 2011 inductee into the NLL Hall of Fame.
[8] He received 86% of the Hall entry votes, the only player that year to surpass the mandatory 75%.