World Football League Players
| Sylvester Bates |
| Born: | City: | Height: 6' 3" | Weight: 268 lbs. | University: Grambling | ||
| Team | League | Year | Num | Pos | Games | INTs | Fumbles | TDs | |
| Memphis Southmen | WFL | 1974 | 76 | DT | |||||
| Portland Storm | WFL | 1974 | DT | ||||||
| Grambling University Tigers |
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| Memphis Southmen 1974 Home (WFL) |
| Memphis Southmen 1974 Road (WFL) |
| Portland Storm 1974 Home (WFL) |
| Portland Storm 1974 Road (WFL) |