Residence: Sewickley
Age: 62
Family: Wife Carole, three daughters, Lisa, Beth and Kara
Education: Bachelor of science in biology, St. Vincent College, 1969; medical degree, George Washington University, 1973
Background: Yates is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and co-directs the UPMC Corporate Health Program. He is a member of more than 10 medical organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine and the NFL sub-committee on Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Prevention in the Athlete. He is president-elect of the NFL Physician's Society.
Noteworthy: Yates recently was awarded the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Award by the National Football League Physician's Society, which is presented each year to an NFL team physician for distinguished years of service to a team. He has been the Steelers' physician for 32 years.
Quote: "My single favorite moment was the last two minutes and 37 seconds of the Super Bowl. Watching from the sidelines, I was so thrilled to see the players I worked with every day do so well and finally come out on top in that game. It was a true ride. This award reflects the lucky position I find myself in."
