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Biography
Alan Bates (birth registered October→December 1944 (age 72–73)) birth registered in Dewsbury district, is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1960s and 1970s playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Dewsbury, as a Scrum-half/Halfback, i.e. number 7.
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).
County Cup final appearances
Alan Bates played Scrum-half/Halfback, and scored 3-conversions in Dewsbury's 9-36 defeat by Leeds in the 1972 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1972–73 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 7 October 1972.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy final appearances
Alan Bates played Scrum-half/Halfback in Dewsbury's 2-22 defeat by St. Helens in the 1975 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy final during the 1975-76 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 16 December 1975.
Testimonial match
Alan Bates' Testimonial match at Dewsbury took place in 1976.
Genealogical information
Alan Bates is the brother of the rugby league footballer of the 1960s and 1970s for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and Dewsbury, John Bates.
