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Hall of Fame

Paul Bates

Paul L. Bates

  • Class
    1931
  • Induction
    1979
  • Sport(s)
    Football

Inducted 1979

  • End on the 1930 undefeated team
  • Selected to 3 All-American teams in 1929
  • Selected to 2 All-American teams in 1930
  • 1929 All-Eastern
  • 2x All-State selection
  • Member of the 1929 and 1930 Maryland State Championship teams
  • Played in the 1930 East-West Shrine Game
  • Joined the US Army, 1943 took command of the 761st Tank Battalion (The Black Panthers)
  • Earned many honors for his military service: Silver Star, Legion of Merit, 2x Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation
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