Bob Hayes weighed 187 The standards were high there. FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes waves to the. With his arms outstretched, former Dallas Cowboy's all-pro wide receiver "Bullet" Bob Hayes acknowledges the cheers of a capacity crowd at Texas Stadium at Irving, Oct. 21, 1979. Now we can say Bob Hayes has done it all. AGAPE. "I talked to him several days ago before he took a turn for the worse. WebBob Hayes was born in Jacksonville, FL. May God continue to keep His angels around you and your family. May God bless the family. he just had to steal the spotlight! All the years that I competed in the Bob Hayes Invitational Meet will forever remain with me. This was after he scored three touchdowns. But I guess even that evaporated. Someone that knew Bob from high school asked Hayes about his Marine Bob worked at Williams Printing Company for 15 years, where he met the love of his life Kimberley Barlow. Her former husband is a name football enthusiasts would recognize. WE MAY HAVE MOVED FROM THE EASTSIDE, BUT MEMORIES HAS ALWAYS PONDERED IN OUR HEART. How much should a team do to help a man readjust to a nonsports life for perhaps the first time since childhood? I should mention that in some cultures or regions, the word. By Tim Layden Jul 31, 2020, 5:04 PM EDT The two Americans ran seven lanes apart in the 1964 Olympic 100 meters. Hayes is a former world's fastest human, who could outrun everything but reality, a man who at times dominated two sports but who, at least partly, was a victim of the American Way of Athletic Life. GOD SHALL KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Bob Hayes catches up on his home work with the play book outside the practice field at Dallas, Sept. 25, 1974. His next big accomplishment was his induction into the Cowboys Ring of Honor! Jay Inslee essentially halted the state's death penalty by refusing to sign any execution orders. Hall of Fame coach Bob Hayes remembered as gentle giant "I'm like a little boy in the candy store," said Cicero Bell, one of the captains on that Gilbert team. Hayes He made people change their coverages because of his speed and ability," said Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves, a former Dallas running back and teammate. Hayes' nephew, Victor Hayes, told First Coast News "a couple of times during the early part of the year we thought we may have lost him, but being the person he is, and with God's grace, he was able to be with us until this hour." With his arms outstretched, former Dallas Cowboy's all-pro wide receiver "Bullet" Bob Hayes acknowledges the cheers. WebHayes died early Monday in bed in his home of 55 years at the top of Evaro Hill. Dana told the story from a tribute she was putting together about her father. Robert Lee Hayes (December 20, 1942 September 18, 2002), nicknamed " Bullet Bob ", was an Olympic gold medalist sprinter who then became an American football split end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys (for 11 seasons). Bob Hayes is the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. Bob Hayes is truly an inspiration to me. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. He was hired to win.. Bob Hayes was 6-0 (183 cm) tall. Bob Hayes was the most exciting football player and sprinter that I have ever seen. you,the family is in our prayers,be strong, he knows how much you can handle. I actually think it was the first time I'd heard the City of Jacksonville mention on national TV. And when everyone switched to zone defenses, Hayes stretched them, made them vulnerable underneath.". Bob Hayes, a 1964 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist and now a Dallas Cowboys football player, right, and Paul Gibson dash in a special 40-meter race in the International Track Association meet at the National Stadium in Tokyo, April 6, 1974. Former Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes and his wife Janice enter State District Court in Dallas, Texas,. A physical education teacher at Montrose, Hayes had a career record of 110-71 that included a 98-67 record at Montrose. But perhaps even larger than his physical stature was Hayes love of family, ability to motivate athletes and the amount of kindness he displayed on a daily basis. Bob He was a true gentleman. When Hayes was getting ready to depart for Arizona early in the 1998 season, Reinhart told him to be available in November. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Everything he ever told me, it was precious. WebBob Hayes was born in Jacksonville, FL. Well, speedkilz, that's all the proof I need. Simply put, he changed the game, bringing Olympic gold-medal speed to pro football. Hayes, who coached at Montrose from 1969-1986, died May 16 at his home in Arizona after battling various health problems for years. I will always have fond memories from 23 years ago of attending and participating in the Annual Bob Hayes Invitational for Track and Field here locally at Raines High School. And he chose to plead guilty before a judge rather than a jury because, under Texas law, only a judge can grant probation to someone with a felony record. Star receiver for the Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes, gives an autograph to Cynthia Bane of Chicago, at Miami, Fla., Jan. 14, 1971. Roger Staubach 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach speaks about former teammate Bob. Unbelievable. Former Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes and his wife Janice enter State District Court in Dallas, Texas, April 17, 1979. Let the family know you are thinking of them. God bless you! Bob Hayes and Mel Pender: A story of two legendary US sprinters FULL SPEED AHEAD Bob Hayes stormed through the 64 Tokyo Games; Mel Penders Olympic moment came later. 22 before Emmitt Smith, can rest in peace. Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Bob Hayes catches up on his home work with the play book. Wando High legend Bob Hayes passed away, family member To the family of the late Robert" Bob Bullet" Hayes, To, The family of Bob Hayes, May you feel God's presence and know His great love for you, because He too shares in your sorrow. (Doug Johnson, South Bend, Indiana), To a very special man that I watched as a kid ' a True OG of the Track & Field & the gridiron! Bob Hayes, former Olympic start now a rookie end with the Dallas Cowboys, and his wife Altamease, look at his injured ankle at their home in Dallas, Oct. 18, 1965. San Antonio fans will always love you. How strange, the swiftest of all receivers' permanent-record NFL mark is for standing still. Bob offered to give Eric some pointers on throwing the shot and Eric asked how good he had been. Samuel Hay Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes shows some of the mail he received in Dallas, Texas, after his performance in the Cowboy's 20-12 win over the Minnesota Vikings, on Dec. 28, 1971. He was still there. A child of Watts, Stebbins graduated from Grambling and handed Hayes the baton he carried to victory in the 400-meter relay during the '64 Olympics. Robert Yates' wife Linda was stunned to learn she was married to a serial killer. Rather than fight it out, the line of suitors decided to play a hand of poker to see who would win a date with Judy. Hayes didn't need moves. Like many I believe that Hayes not only helped build Americas team he basically transformed the way every team in the NFL looked at the Wide Receiver position. My condolences to the Hayes family. Bob Hayes was 6-0 (183 cm) tall. Wando High School icon Bob Hayes passed away on Friday after a tough battle with cancer, his wife confirmed with ABC News 4. The NFL could help overcome its drug mysteries with postgame testing. Bob Hayes of the Dallas Cowboys, right, and Raymond Flowers of the New York Giants, competed in the King of the Hill 40 yard dash at the Cow Palace, April 1, 1973, at the International Track Association professional track meet. "This is what he lived for before he died, to be in the Hall of Fame. Please check your email for a confirmation. "On my last steps, I was really moving -- and Hayes only was in his 12th or 13th stride. Dallas, Texas 75248 He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and caring papa. May God bless each and every one of you. Our prayers are with your loved ones. Bob Hayes "I don't care, I'll let it flow," said Hayes-Dotson, who was married to Bob for his entire NFL career before their divorce in 1977. Bob Hayes Lucille was on Michael Irvin's radio show and she kept on pausing and hemming and hawing when she was asked why Hayes' family was coming out and questioning her claims as being Hayes' sister. They married in January 17, 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee. -- Bob met the love of his life after going on a blind date set up in a most unusual way. Bob Hayes, former Olympic start now a rookie end with the Dallas Cowboys, and his wife Altamease, look at his injured ankle at their home in Dallas, Oct. 18, 1965. In 10 yards, he was going as fast as I was after 110. So he really had to make up nine yards (because of the staggered lanes). The former Montrose football coach was an imposing figure to say the least. McGee joined The Bob & Tom Show on April 1, 1986, as the show's announcer. The signing took place in the Cowboys office in Dallas. "(Cowboy Coach) Tom Landry, with Hayes, changed the whole complexion of defense. "I'm still shaken," said Earl S. Kitchings, Hayes' football coach at Gilbert High School from 1958-1959. With deepest sympathy to the family of late great "Bob" Hayes. We were college sweethearts, said Altamease Hayes. "All of a sudden, everything's gone. What an honor to have come from the same home-town as "Bullet" Bob Hayes. Running star of the Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes makes his autograph on the back of a. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He died of Hayes was the first sprinter to survive in the NFL. "It's tragic that Bob Hayes is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame," said Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Renfro, Hayes' former Cowboys' teammate. Thank you for the memories. Hayes, who was named the Class B regional Coach of the Year in 1985, said afterward he didnt think 10 people outside of Montrose thought the Rams could win. For 37 years, he has hosted the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet, considered one of the premier high school events in the world, at Raines High School. Hayes' gold medal in the 100 meters earned him the designation of the world's fastest human and provided him the opportunity to become the first Olympic champion to make it big in professional football as a wide receiver for nine years with the Dallas Cowboys, and a two-time All-Pro. Bob "Bullet" Hayes of the Dallas Cowboys, is pictured in 1965. Bob Hayes was the first man to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring and was the second gold medalist to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The staff of Arch Angel Mortuary extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Bob Hayes. However, she reached financial hardships while caring for her dying mother. [15], In 2014, Chick McGee was hired as a writer for the online sports website TruLuvSports.com. Hayes holds all the Cowboy receiving and punt-return records, although his only NFL record remains five fair catches in National Conference championship games. College recruiters make all manner of unrealistic promises -- and when a player signs they hustle to lure someone even better at his position. And why did this guy wait until now to say something to someone besides JJT? From what I had heard, Bob Hayes was 88 years old (89he corrected me when I finally spoke with him) [The doctor] told me she would have the aneurysm and then would die within a few minutes, Bob said. "He was just a great friend. DALLAS The one-time wife of former Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Hayes nicknamed "Bullet Bob" for his speed and agility on the field is facing foreclosure At the peak of your career, you always have the best seat in a restaurant. Early Thursday morning, news spread of the passing of legendary high school basketball coach Bob Haas, who piloted Willard High School into hoops prominence. During his nine-minute speech presenting Hayes for induction, Staubach acknowledged that his teammate faced difficult challenges, "some more than most of us go through." Dana is spending the summer in Arizona with her mother, helping her get used to the changes in her life while helping settle her fathers affairs. As a former Tennessee State Tigerbelle, it was a joy to witness Bob's awesome talent. He has written about the Washington Commanders and Ray Rice.[16]. Hayes May God bless you during your time of sorrow. For the time I ran in the Bob Hayes and William Marion Raines High School, I will rememeber that event and cherish it. The couple had one daughter together, but the marriage eventually fell apart. WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. HAYES IN A LOSS THAT WILL BE FELT BY MANY. What is more exploitative than the ACC basketball tournament, where all but a few hundred seats go to fat-cat contributors? Now and forever. THE FAMILY OF FRANCES ROBINSON. I know for a fact that pain is gone." He and (swimmer) Don Schollander were the stars. His daughter, Dana Hayes-Grimes, a special education teacher at Fenton High School, shared some personal stories about her beloved father. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton gives teammate Bob Hayes a hug in the dressing room after. Hayes had been convicted in Florida of armed robbery while in college. It was one of the dreams you want as a head coach. May God bless you, TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MR. ROBERT "BOB" HAYES. Thank you for letting me get to know "Crow". 2700 Via Fortuna, Suite 350 Mattye Jones, a Director with Coats Rose, P.C. Bob Hayes Jr., left, and presenter, Hall of Fame quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys' Roger Staubach, stand with the bust of Bob Hayes Sr. during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in Canton, Ohio. Theres no place like home and this is home, she said. I've been a Dallas Cowboy all my life. MR HAYES YOU WERE ALWAYS A JOY TO WATCH. I could tell in his eyes, he had pain in his heart. Bob Hayes, the Olympic sprint star from Florida A&M, who holds the world's record for the. FLINT At 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds, Bob Hayes was sizable man who was capable of bench pressing 400 pounds in his prime. In 1964, following his junior year at Florida A&M University, Hayes won the 100-meter dash in world-record time and anchored the country's 400-meter relay at the Tokyo Games. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). It was a very proud moment for him because I was one of his former players. Bob decided to change profession and join the La Vergne Police Department where he worked for 18 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Cowboys finished with a 10-4 season, to win their division's championship. Im going to miss walking the dog with him, she said. Robert Lee Hayes died of heart failure about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Shands Jacksonville hospital. Hayes, who won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, returned to the Japanese capital for a series of exhibition football games. Fax: 713.651.0220, 16000 North Dallas Parkway HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY US ALL. Was that a fake too? NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. We thank you for the life of Robert "Crow" Hayes & we pray that he is by your side continuing to "run for day light." Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 19, 2002. One of the gifts of having a chronically ill parent is the gift of time. On 9-11-01 Heaven got one heck of an addition to its Fire Dept. It was so great to see the emotions on his face. Man at right is unidentified. But she said Bob took care of many details surrounding his estate before he died in an effort to try and make things easier on his family until the end of his life. (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Bob Self). May God truly Bless the family in this time of sorrow. Phone: 972.788.1600 MY FATHER (LUKE BOSTIC, DECEASED)NEVER STOPPED TALKING AND TELLING US OF THE LOVE THAT HE HAD FOR YOUR FAMILY. I was always so impressed that Bob Hayes himself (the Legend) was always there in personhe never forgot where he came from. He has three children and has been married and divorced three times. (Joan Marcus ) By Charles McNulty Theater Critic. Houston, Texas 77046 More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. My heart overflows with sadness at the lost of my hometown hero. Cowboys Wire recently ranked Hayes 13th on its list of the 100 greatest Cowboys of all time. a real role model. Hayes won the event by inches and both men were timed in identical time of 4.5 seconds. ", "No matter what happened, Bob and I remained close friends, and this is his lifelong dream," Hayes-Mohl said. Nearly all of us -- fans, coaches, owners, reporters -- can often be rightly accused of being athletic pushers. Of all the world's drugs, few are as addictive as sports. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes (22) shown in Sept. 1972. Bob Hayes, the Olympic sprint star from Florida A&M, who holds the world's record for the 100-yard dash, inks his contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL as Tex Schramm, Cowboys' general manager looks on, Dec. 8, 1964. Maybe that's the price you pay. We don't ask no quarter & we don't give no quarter. A beloved husband and father, athlete, administrator, and community leader, he was the son of the late I. George and Ida (Headrick) Hayes. BOB WILL SURELY BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR HELP COMETH FROM THE LORD. this is Jerry's doing! Sports legend Bob Hayes has died YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Throughout his life, Shatner has battled loneliness, finding companionship in the form of four beloved wives: Gloria Rand, Marcy Lafferty, Nerine Kidd, and Elizabeth Anderson Martin. I know he was in and out of a helluva lot of deals.". NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. JavaScript is disabled. [3] McGee briefly "visited" The Ohio State University and graduated from an independent broadcast school in June 1976. 1000 You have gone on to join our fellow Rattlers and "Jake" on Heaven's Team. "But God has the last say-so. WE HAVE HIS NAMEIN OUR PRAYERS. Hayes son Bob Jr. said, in the video tribute to his father, "He always felt like he was an outcast. the Harris Family of Harris Mortuary will be praying with you. Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder Fax: 972.702.0662, Terrace 2 Except for improving a pension plan he called "next to worthless," Toomay was unable to immediately suggest what the Schramms of pro sports could do to provide at least a brief postcareer cushion. But I could feel the force of him about to explode. To this day his style of play is utilized. The 72-year-old grandmothers home was set to go to auction at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the north side of the George Allen Courts Building on Commerce Street. A fan. Your achievements will never be forgotten. To The Hayes family just remember the legacy of your father and carry on with your lives in Jesus name. Know what I mean? Hayes' gold medal in the 100 meters earned him the designation of the world's fastest human and provided him the opportunity to become the first Olympic champion to make it big in professional football as a wide receiver for nine years with the Dallas Cowboys, and a two-time All-Pro. And unlike the treatment accorded Bob Lilly and Cornell Green there was no Cowboy push toward a lucrative outside business or scouting job.
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