After graduating in 1902, William Penn Bates was first the head college football coach for the 1903 Auburn Tigers football team. His team compiled a record of 4 wins and 3 losses. The following year he become the head coach for the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He held that position for the 1904 and 1905 seasons. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 4 wins and 16 losses. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #25 at Franklin & Marshall in total wins and #36 at the school in winning percentage ().
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