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William Lazenby Gates (8 May 1944 – 21 October 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender. Career. Born in Ferryhill, Gates played for Middlesbrough. He later played for Spennymoor United.
Oct 23, 2023 · Boro legend Bill Gates has sadly passed away. The defender who inspired a nationwide campaign to highlight the links between heading footballs and dementia, died peacefully at the weekend.
Oct 23, 2023 · Former Middlesbrough footballer and millionaire sports shop owner Bill Gates died on Saturday evening after long and difficult years of living with dementia. He was 79. He was a miner’s son...
Oct 23, 2023 · Former Middlesbrough defender Bill Gates, who inspired a campaign highlighting the links between heading footballs and dementia after his retirement, has died aged 79.
May 26, 2024 · Judith Gates spent years watching her ex-professional footballer husband Bill disintegrate, his brain damaged by the game he loved. As a new book tells their story, the BBC spoke to Judith...
Oct 23, 2023 · The family of North East footballer, Bill Gates who has died aged 79 after several years living with dementia, have paid tribute to "an amazing…
Oct 23, 2023 · The 79-year-old, who inspired a nationwide campaign highlighting links between football and dementia, sadly passed away at the weekend after suffering from a progressive brain disease. Ferryhill-born Bill was a one-club man and spent 13 years with the Boro, making over 330 appearances.
