William Frederick Bates (born June 6, 1961) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 15-year career as a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

2025年1月7日 · On Sunday, Bates was honored as the Cowboys' Legend of the Game. Widely regarded as one of the great special teams players in NFL history, Bates instantly became a fan favorite for...

Bill Bates has the kind of origin story NFL fans love. He was a long shot to make it as a professional football player as an undrafted free agent in 1983. The Dallas Cowboys took a chance and signed Bates after a successful college career at Tennessee.

2025年1月4日 · FRISCO - Bill Bates is one of the unlikeliest of Dallas Cowboys legends, a too-small, too-slow undrafted free agent in 1983 who 15 years later had forged for himself the longest stint in...

2025年1月6日 · The Dallas Cowboys are set to honor former player Bill Bates during a special event at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, dubbed 'Bill Bates Day.' Bates, who is currently suffering from post-concussion syndrome, will be recognized for his contributions to the team.

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2021年5月9日 · Eleven-year veteran Bill Bates, however, was found curled up at his locker in the bowels of the Georgia Dome, sobbing tears of unbridled joy.

2013年6月19日 · Wearing "a star on my helmet and No. 40 on my chest" for 217 regular-season games, second all-time in team history, and two Super Bowls, Bates was as versatile as duct tape. While making a name for himself because of special teams, he also saw duty at strong safety, where he was the starter for three seasons (1986-88), cornerback and linebacker.

2015年11月11日 · Known for tackling and slobberknocker hits, Bill Bates is a gridiron legend. He started and finished his football career wearing a star on his helmet.

2025年1月8日 · Bates, having spent 15 years with the Cowboys, matching the second-longest tenure in franchise history to only the 16 seasons of Jason Witten and L.P. Ladouceur, has been suffering for the past few years from the effects of CTE.