Thanks to reader John Bennett for passing along this information. Original Boston Patriot, Bob Yates, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 74. You can find more info about Yates at his page for the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. An obituary can be found at the Burlington Free Press.
Former Boston Patriot Bob Yates Passes Away
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A shame to lose these guys.
But it’s great that we have this website to remember them; even guys that only played a game or two like Carey Henley.