Ex-Patriot Yates To Be Assistant Freshman Coach

Robert E. Yates Jr., a former offensive lineman with the Boston Patriots, will become an assistant freshman football coach, Adolph W. Samborski, Director of Athletics, announced Wednesday.

Yates, currently head coach at Lawrence High School, retired from the Pats in 1965 after six seasons as an offensive tackle, center, and a place-kicking specialist. A graduate of Syracuse, he played in the 1959 Orange Bowl and the 1960 Cotton Bowl. As a senior, Yates was named to the Sporting News All-American team.