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Billy Bates

Cricket player of England. (1855-1900) · Athletes · Died at 44

Willie Bates, known as Billy Bates, was an English cricketer. Skilled with both bat and ball, Bates scored over 10,000 first-class runs, took more than 870 wickets and was always reliable in the field. A snappy dresser, Bates was also known as "The Duke".

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England cricket team1881-1887
Yorkshire County Cricket Club1877-1887

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Category
Athletes
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1900 · aged 44