Walter Hudson "Billy" Watkins (February 23, 1878 – April 6, 1937)[1][2] was an American college football player and coach.

He served as the head football coach at Auburn University from 1900 to 1901, compiling a record of 6–3–1.

He also coached the Vanderbilt Commodores for two seasons from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 14–2–1.

Watkins attended Princeton University, where he was a prominent member of the baseball team and first substitute on the football team.

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