Alan Bates (birth registered fourth ¼ 1944) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for

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, Oldham RLFC and Huddersfield as a .

Background

Alan Bates' birth was registered in

district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Alan Bates won caps for Great Britain while at Dewsbury in 1974 against France (2 matches), and New Zealand (sub) (2 matches).

Championship final appearances

Alan Bates played in

's 22-13 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1972–73 season at

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on Saturday 19 May 1973.

County Cup Final appearances

Alan Bates played , and scored 3- goals in

's 9-36 defeat by Leeds in the

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Final during the 1972–73 season at

on Saturday 7 October 1972.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Alan Bates played in

's 2-22 defeat by St. Helens in the

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Final during the 1975-76 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 16 December 1975.

Testimonial match

Alan Bates' Testimonial match at

took place in 1976.

Genealogical information

Alan Bates is the brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s for Great Britain (non- Test matches), and

, John Bates.

References

External links

Photograph Of 'Neil Fox' at rlhp.co.uk
1944 births Living people Dewsbury Rams players English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Huddersfield Giants players Oldham R.L.F.C. players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Dewsbury {{England-rugbyleague-bio-stub