DB · Dallas Cowboys
Bill Bates
Age 64 · 185 cm (6'1") · 97 kg · Born Jun 6, 1961 · Tennessee
NFL career
1983
debut year
1997
last season
15
seasons
#40
jersey
College: Tennessee
Other "Bates" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
15-year veteran
External profiles
Tennessee alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Tennessee.
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DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Bill Bates.
