About Richard Coates
Lived 1889 – 1960 (aged 70–71). Richard Coates was a British association football player.
Career Coates was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Welsh club Mardy before joining Stoke in 1912. He played in one first team match which came in a 1–0 defeat to Coventry City during the 1912–13 season before returning to amateur football with Annfield Plain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Coates?
English footballer (1889-1960)
When was Richard Coates born?
Richard Coates was born in 1889 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did Richard Coates die?
Richard Coates died in 1960 in Chester.
What was Richard Coates's occupation?
Richard Coates was an association football player.
What nationality was Richard Coates?
Richard Coates was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Coates (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Coates. https://biography.guide/richard-coates-association-football-player/
MLA: "Richard Coates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-coates-association-football-player/.
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