Background
Oates, Bart Steven was born on December 16, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona, United States.
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Oates, Bart Steven was born on December 16, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona, United States.
Bachelor in Accounting, Brigham Young University. Juris Doctor, Seton Hall University.
He played center for the Giants from 1985-1993 and with the 49ers from 1994-1995. A graduate of Albany High School in Georgia, Oates played college football at Brigham Young University, originally entering in 1977 before serving an Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) mission in Las Vegas, Nevada then later joining the Cougars football team Oates was inducted into the Brigham Young University athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.
The Giants signed Oates in 1985 at the relatively advanced age of 27.
He thought highly of the USFL relative to the NFL and has stated that he feels the 1985 Philadelphia Stars of the USFL could have beaten the 1985 Philadelphia Eagles. Oates was selected to five Pro Bowls during his career and to the United Press International All-NFC team three times.
He was extremely durable, starting 125 consecutive games during his Giants career. Oates currently works in real estate, having graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall Law School.
He is currently chairman of the New Jersey Hall of Fame, a Hall of Fame for New Jersey residents and natives in a variety of fields ranging from scientists to athletes.
In 2006 Oates voiced himself in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode "Baronet Oates." He also spent time helping out as the line coach at Seton Hall Preparatory School earlier in the decade. Baronet"s brother Brad also played offensive line in the NFL for six seasons on five different teams. Baronet currently lives in Harding Township, New Jersey.
He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Married Michelle Oats.
