About Mario Bates Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Mario Bates:
Mario Bates (fullname: Mario Doniel Bates; no nicknames) played from 1994 until 2000 for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions. He played 98 games, starting 43 of those. Born in Victoria, TX on January 16, 1973, Bates stands 6'1 and weighs 217 lbs. He attended college at Arizona State. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft.