Mick Bates dead at 73: Leeds pay tribute as ex-midfielder who played in Don Revie’s legendary team passes away

LEEDS have paid tribute to former player Mick Bates who has died aged 73.

The midfielder played 191 times for the Whites and was part of Don Revie’s legendary side in the late 1960s and early 70s.

PAMick Bates, far left, celebrates winning the FA Cup in 1972[/caption]

He spent 12 years with Leeds and will be mostly remembered for his role in the 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final.

Bates came off the bench in the first-leg to equalise against Juventus before Leeds triumphed in the reverse fixture on away goals.

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