Bates, Don


Don Bates

Don Bates

Clubs played for: Brighton (1957)

Born: Hove

Birthplace: Hove, Sussex

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Biography: Don played County cricket for Sussex as well as soccer for Brighton. He was arguably better known for his exploits as a bowler than as a footballer, having taken 880 first class wickets in his 21 years with Sussex. Remained in the town to teach at a special school in Moulescombe area but did spend many a winter coaching cricketers in South Africa. Died aged 72 in May 2005 from an asbestos-related cancer.




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