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Background, draft & career details

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16 reported facts

Background & education

Full name: Bill Bates
Born: Jun 6, 1961
College: Tennessee

More background details

First name: William
Last name: Bates
Football name: Not reported
Common first name: Bill
Name suffix: Not reported
College conference: Not reported

Measurements & recorded role

Height: 6′ 1″ (73 in)
Weight: 213 lb
Position: DB

More role details

Position group: DB
Last reported jersey: #40
Last reported team: DAL
Status at source capture: ACT
Reported experience: 15 years

Draft & reported career span

Draft year: Not reported
Draft round: Not reported
Overall selection: Not reported
Draft team: Not reported

More career details

Rookie season: 1983
Last listed season: 1997

Roster details reflect the source when captured and may be historical. Missing details mean “not reported”.

Biography sources & dates 1 source

nflverse player reference catalog
Captured Oct 11, 2026 · Information cutoff Oct 11, 2026 · Source effective date not supplied

Biography snapshot built Oct 11, 2026. Public facts match the exact player profile ID 00-0000868.

Team, jersey, status, experience and any availability details do not confirm a current roster spot or game availability. “Last listed season” is a catalog field, not a confirmed retirement date. Missing draft details do not establish that a player was undrafted.

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Full name: Bill Batesnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
First name: Williamnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Last name: Batesnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Common first name: Billnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Born: Jun 6, 1961nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
College: Tennesseenflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Height: 6′ 1″ (73 in)nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Weight: 213 lb

Player profile

Team role & availability

Roster role and reported availability from the latest available provider read.

3 reported facts

Team & role

Team: DAL
Position: DB
Jersey: #40
Fantasy eligibility: Not reported
Roster status: Not reported
Depth chart position: Not reported
Depth chart order: Not reported

Health & practice

Injury designation: Not reported
Reported injury: Not reported
Injury reported: Not reported
Practice participation: Not reported
Provider note: Not reported

Source: ESPN athlete profile · Source checked Oct 16, 2026.

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