OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College Department of Athletics is pleased to celebrate its Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees with a weekly spotlight. Today, Kentucky Wesleyan recognizes Paul Bates.
A member of the class of 1995, Bates was a four-year starter for the Kentucky Wesleyan College football team. The offensive guard was named All-American by both Street & Smith, and the Football Gazette after his senior season. That year he was also named Second-Team Academic All-South Region by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bates' jersey was retired by Kentucky Wesleyan after he earned the College's highest honor as a member of the Order of the Oak and Ivy. Bates held a 3.478 grade point average while double majoring in Biology and Chemistry.
The five-member Class of 2018 was announced in April and can be viewed by clicking HERE.
The Class of 2018 Induction Ceremony presented by Kentucky LegendTM will take place during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Owensboro Convention Center. Register for the event by visiting www.kwc.edu/homecoming.
Stay tuned to kwcpanthers.com as spotlights on each inductee will be released leading up to the Induction Ceremony.
