Longtime Maple Leafs Executive, Player Agent and Broadcaster Bill Watters Dies at 83

Longtime Maple Leafs executive, player agent and broadcaster Bill Watters dies at 83

Former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Bill Watters has died at the age of 83.

Maple Leafs Announce Passing of Former AGM Bill Watters

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the passing of former assistant general manager Bill Watters, who died at age 83. Watters, who was born on June 29, 1943, passed away on November 15, 2026. He served 12 years as a member of the team’s front office. Maple Leafs Announce Death of Bill Watters In a sad […]

Why Bill Watters will be so fondly remembered in Toronto sports lore

A star athlete and important figure in the Canadian sports landscape, Bill Watters made many friends among athletes, management and media.

Bill Watters, Dead at 83

Bill Watters was a sports media personality and former assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first co-host for Bob McCown on Prime Time Sports, Bill gave Bob his nickname "Bobcat". He'd go on to host The Bill Watters Show on AM640 and Hockey Central on Rogers Sportsnet.

Bill Watters, longtime NHL executive and broadcaster, dead at 83