About Billy Bates
Lived 1922 – 1997 (aged 74–75). Billy Bates was an association football player.
William Henry Bates (13 January 1922 — August 1997) was an English footballer who played as a winger.
Career Bates began his career playing for local clubs Eaton Bray and Waterlows, before signing for Luton Town. Bates made one first team appearance for Luton, playing in a 2–0 defeat against Millwall on 7 October 1946. After a spell at Chelmsford City, Bates joined Watford in time for the 1948–49 Football League season, making 13 league appearances, scoring once. Following his departure from Watford, Bates played for Gillingham and Dunstable Town.
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Who was Billy Bates?
English footballer
When was Billy Bates born?
Billy Bates was born on 13 January 1922 in Eaton Bray.
When did Billy Bates die?
Billy Bates died in 1997 in Luton.
What was Billy Bates's occupation?
Billy Bates was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Bates (footballer)
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