Marion BatesBates, MarionPosition: CB Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Born: November 18, 1945 Victoria, TX Died: May 15, 1990 High School: F.W. Gross (Victoria, TX) |
| Year | College | Participation |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Texas Southern | Played |
| Draft: 6th round (148th overall) 1969 Minnesota Vikings |
| Relatives: Father of Mario Bates; father of Marion Bates; father of Michael Bates |
| Transaction | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | 1/28/1969 | 1969 Minnesota Vikings (NFL)1969 MIN NFL |
| Signed | 1969 Minnesota Vikings (NFL)1969 MIN NFL | |
| Released | 9/8/1969 | 1969 Minnesota Vikings (NFL)1969 MIN NFL |
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