Mick Bates made 191 apperances in 12 years at Leeds during the 1960s and 70s when they regularly challenged for major honours; Leeds United said:"Our thoughts and prayers are with Mick's wife Jill, son Paul and the rest of his family at this difficult time"Mick Bates: Leeds United pay tribute to former midfielder after his death aged 73Mick Bates' 12 years at Leeds were "the most successful in the club's history", according to a press release from Leeds UnitedFormer Leeds midfielder Mick Bates, who made almost 200 appearances during the Don Revie era, has died aged 73. A statement on Leeds' official website read: "Leeds United are saddened to learn of the death of former player Mick Bates at the age of 73. Leeds added: "As part of the club's centenary celebrations in 2019, Mick, alongside fellow members of the Revie team, was granted the Freedom of the City of Leeds by Leeds City Council. He was a late replacement for Mick Jones during the 1972 FA Cup final against Arsenal and scored in the first leg of the Fairs Cup final (later the UEFA Cup) in 1971 when Leeds beat Juventus. His winners' medals also included the 1972 FA Cup and two Fairs Cups (1968 and 1971).

Source: Sky sports July 12, 2021 12:33 UTC