| Ernie Bates | |
| Fullname: | Ernest Bates |
| Birth Date: | 10 June 1935 |
| Birth Place: | Huddersfield, England |
| Death Place: | Blackpool, England |
| Position: | Left back |
| Clubs1: | Deighton YMCA |
| Years2: | 1955–1957 |
| Clubs2: | Huddersfield Town |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1957–1959 |
| Clubs3: | Bradford (Park Avenue) |
| Caps3: | 44 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
Ernest Bates (10 June 1935 – February 1995) was an English professional footballer who played as a left back for Bradford (Park Avenue).