Willie Bates (19 November 1855 – 8 January 1900), known as Billy Bates, was an English cricketer. Skilled with both bat and ball, Bates scored over 10,000 first-class runs, took more than 870 wickets and was always reliable in the field. A snappy dresser, Bates was also known as "The Duke".
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Willie Bates 19 November 1855 Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
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Died |
8 January 1900 (aged 44) Lepton, Yorkshire, England
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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