Donald Lawson Bates (10 May 1933 – 29 May 2005) was an English cricketer active from 1950 to 1971 who played for Sussex.
He was born in Hove and died in Brighton.
He appeared in 315 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium.
He was awarded his county cap in 1957 and had a benefit in 1968 which raised £8,000.
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