About Ted Bates
Lived 1936 – 2021 (aged 84). Ted Bates was an American american football player.
Ted Douglas Bates (September 22, 1936 – April 17, 2021) was an American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1959 to 1963. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL draft by the Chicago Cardinals. He played for the Cardinals for four seasons and played for the New York Jets his final season.
Bates died in West Covina, California on April 17, 2021, at the age of 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Bates?
American football player (1936–2021)
When was Ted Bates born?
Ted Bates was born on 22 September 1936 in Baytown.
When did Ted Bates die?
Ted Bates died on 17 April 2021.
What was Ted Bates's occupation?
Ted Bates was an american football player.
What nationality was Ted Bates?
Ted Bates was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Bates (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Bates. https://biography.guide/ted-bates-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ted Bates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-bates-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ted Bates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-bates-american-football-player/.
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