water boy

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Taylor, a junior defensive end, linebacker and tight end, served as a ball boy and water boy growing up.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

He drove the golf carts, acted as a water boy, and looked like he had a blast.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Unable to play football, he was the team’s water boy.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2023

When he was 12, Mr. Poitier quit school and became a water boy for a crew of pick-and-shovel laborers.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

I looked back at Dad and told him calmly, “I’m not a water boy, Dad. I’m not a team manager. I’m a player.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor