Michael Bates (American football)
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| Position: | Return specialist Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 19, 1969 Victoria, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tucson (AZ) Amphitheater | ||||||||
| College: | Arizona | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1992: 6th round, 150th pick | ||||||||
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| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1992 Barcelona | 200 metres | |
| Summer Universiade | ||
| 1991 Sheffield | 100 metres | |
Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992. He also played football as a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.