Charles Bates (American football)

Charles Bates
Biographical details
Bornc. 1934
Playing career
c. 1955Alabama A&M
1957–1958Fort Meade
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1965Kentucky State (defensive coach)
1966Southern (defensive coach)
1967–1969Kentucky State
1972–1977Southern
Head coaching record
Overall43–42–3
Bowls1–0

Charles Adams Bates (born c. 1934) is an American former football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Kentucky State University from 1967 to 1969 and Southern University from 1972 to 1977.