During the debut of pro bass fishing (1967), the name "Bill Dance" quickly dominated the pro circuit.

In fact, most anglers today never even heard of Ray Murski and certainly not M.J. Watkins.

Well I've heard of M.J. alright, but to this day I have no clue as to his name. In his brief career,

Watkins competed in only 7 pro tourneys, but he finished in the "Top-10" six out of seven times (86%)!

Does anyone recall the full name of M.J. Watkins?

Hmm  ... M.J., finished in the top 10 86% of the time.  Sounds like another M.J. I've heard of.  Michael Jordan Watkins maybe???

You might have something there  ;D

I might just be M J. That is an old fashioned way of doing names. My middle name is N.

Montezuma Jabberwocky Watkins...knew him well!

I've gotten everyone but Mahalia Jackson

You fellows are just too young...or maybe I'm just too old ;D

If my wifes grandfather was still alive he would know. He used to fish BASS back then.