Overzealous Renaissance Man
Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to reintroduce you to Gainesville's biggest celebrity- Mr. James Bates.
Many of you know James Bates as North Central Florida's premier spokesman and championship winning t-ball coach but he is oh so much more.
James Bates was a Captain and an All-conference Linebacker on the 1996 Florida Gators National Championship Team. He briefly played in the NFL, but his career was cut short because of injury. After his football career ended, Bates became a noted thespian appearing in both film and television. Soon after Bates moved behind the camera as well, creating B8sy productions for which he serves as President. Bates began to host and produce a local television program called In The House, which eventually spawned the James Bates Show. Recently the James Bates Show went national, and can be seen anywhere on CSTV, check your local listings for that channel's availability.
Bates' empire, however extends far beyond media. Bates is a budding real estate mogul locally. His most notable purchase was a house on 20th Street (across from the stadium) previously owned by Rex Grossman and family. Sources tell OP that Bates fought the temptation and kept the rent at a very reasonable rate.
Recently Bates renaissance sensibility struck again. James Bates became an artist. His paintings are owned by many prominent Gainesville residents. One day we hope to have one in the OP compound since we fully expect a painting of his to be hanging in the Louvre.
And then there is the oft-noted charity work James involves himself with on a regular basis. As Gainesville Today noted, "He is very active in fundraising for the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, The SIDS Foundation, and the Children's Miracle Network just to mention a few." Here is a picture of him helping out, having fun, and making a difference.
We all know the former football player who hangs around their old school contributing nothing. James Bates does not fit into that category for he has enriched the lives of all Floridians and inspired millions to strive to be what he is- a modern day renaissance man.
Many of you know James Bates as North Central Florida's premier spokesman and championship winning t-ball coach but he is oh so much more.
James Bates was a Captain and an All-conference Linebacker on the 1996 Florida Gators National Championship Team. He briefly played in the NFL, but his career was cut short because of injury. After his football career ended, Bates became a noted thespian appearing in both film and television. Soon after Bates moved behind the camera as well, creating B8sy productions for which he serves as President. Bates began to host and produce a local television program called In The House, which eventually spawned the James Bates Show. Recently the James Bates Show went national, and can be seen anywhere on CSTV, check your local listings for that channel's availability.
Bates' empire, however extends far beyond media. Bates is a budding real estate mogul locally. His most notable purchase was a house on 20th Street (across from the stadium) previously owned by Rex Grossman and family. Sources tell OP that Bates fought the temptation and kept the rent at a very reasonable rate.
Recently Bates renaissance sensibility struck again. James Bates became an artist. His paintings are owned by many prominent Gainesville residents. One day we hope to have one in the OP compound since we fully expect a painting of his to be hanging in the Louvre.
And then there is the oft-noted charity work James involves himself with on a regular basis. As Gainesville Today noted, "He is very active in fundraising for the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, The SIDS Foundation, and the Children's Miracle Network just to mention a few." Here is a picture of him helping out, having fun, and making a difference.
We all know the former football player who hangs around their old school contributing nothing. James Bates does not fit into that category for he has enriched the lives of all Floridians and inspired millions to strive to be what he is- a modern day renaissance man.
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11:25 PM
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