Ways to honor Bob Hayes's life and legacy. Although Yates was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death, Washington Gov. He spent 10 seasons in Dallas and was part of two Super Bowl teams, including the Cowboys' first world championship team in 1971. BE STRONG AND BOB IS WITH THE LORD AND HE ALWAYS BE PART OF JACKSONVILLE. Robert Lee Hayes died of heart failure about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Shands Jacksonville hospital. And unlike the treatment accorded Bob Lilly and Cornell Green there was no Cowboy push toward a lucrative outside business or scouting job. We were college sweethearts, said Altamease Hayes. "I often ask myself if I really had a choice coming out of college (Vanderbilt), having played sports since I was 8. TO THE HAYES FAMILY, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ON THE LOSS OF A GREAT WARRIOR. He was just a fabulous player." While we are saddened, we also rejoice that we were blessed to have you for such a time as this. Star receiver for the Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes, gives an autograph to Cynthia Bane of Chicago, at Miami, Fla., Jan. 14, 1971. I could tell in his eyes, he had pain in his heart. Consider the language of sport: We talk of youngsters being "hooked" on basketball; an antidrug commercial, ironically, boosts sports as a "natural high.". Robert Lee Bullet Bob Hayes was an Olympic sprinter turned NFL wide receiver for the Cowboys once regarded as one of the fastest men in the world. Sincere condolences to the Hayes family from a fellow Floridian (Daytona Beach). Found an article obituary that list her as a sister and it also mentions Bob Jr. Is Bob Hayes Sister Conning the Cowboys? Paving the way in track & field he set a standard that will forever be HIS. The 10-year NFL veteran helped the Cowboys win the Super Bowl in 1972. 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. But Reinhart helped fill that void a few years later. It was such a blessing to get to go help dad get on his Amigo and wed take his dog, Mindy, for a walk in the morning and a walk at night. 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. "When I passed off to Hayes (who also won the 100-meter dash), we were third -- and in lane seven, six yards behind France in lane two. MR. BOB (CROW) HAYES: RUN ON AND SEE WHAT THE ENDS GOING TO BE: God of the Rattlers, you are a good God. It doesn't matter anymore, because that's all over. I share in your loss of such a gifted life. -- Bob met the love of his life after going on a blind date set up in a most unusual way. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. FLINT At 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds, Bob Hayes was sizable man who was capable of bench pressing 400 pounds in his prime. Many believe the only thing missing from Hayes' impressive career was his selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You will be sorely missed. Wando High School icon Bob Hayes passed away on Friday after a tough battle with cancer, his wife confirmed with ABC News 4. Bob rest in peace and God Bless the Family. Robert "Bob" Edward Hayes. They wont let that man rest in peace. "Bob was a true American hero. I know he was in and out of a helluva lot of deals.". Bob Hayes weighed 187 lbs (84 kg) when playing. Is Bob Hayes in the Hall of Fame? Bob Hayes was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2009. How many games did Bob Hayes play? Bob Hayes played 132 games over his career. How many receptions did Bob Hayes have? Bob Hayes had 371 receptions over his career. Well, speedkilz, that's all the proof I need. WebDALLAS 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 and eviction Bob Hayes was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2009. I cling to it and I miss it now when I have to walk the dog. (Photo by Denise Hayes). The cheerleaders are not identified. In one blog item alone, Taylor notes that Lucille was: Why did I think this would all go smoothly?? Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. He was a personal friend. Dallas, Texas 75248 Then, all of a sudden, when you need somebody to buy you a drink, nobody's there.". Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gail; children, Carolyn (Tim) Mabb, Todd (Linda) Hayes and Christine (Tim) Van Vessem; grandchildren, Erika (Jared) Hicks, Cameron (Jamie) Mabb, Brian Hayes, Emma Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Emily (Alexander) Orban, Jane (Justin) Bullan, Andrew Van Vessem; great-grandchildren, Leila, Maci, Hannah Hicks and Leo Mabb; sister, Mary Bryant; brother, Jim Hayes. We don't ask no quarter & we don't give no quarter. Now, we pause to remember you. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. I'm very sorry that the world has lost a great athlete.. Mr.Hayes shall never be forgotten. weeping may endure over night but joy surley comes in the morning. FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes waves to the crowd from the victory stand after winning the men's 100-meter dash finals at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Man at left is unidentified. In the NFL, George Allen was one of the few executives who gave his players a shakedown season, at full pay to prepare for full-time return to the real world. Dana has traveled back and forth between Michigan and Arizona the last several years and said the thing shell miss most about her dad is the quiet time they were able to spend together in his final days. Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes was an Olympic sprinter turned NFL wide receiver for the Cowboys once regarded as one of the fastest men in the world. "I was married to Bob Hayes from 1965 to 1976. We were college sweethearts," said Altamease Hayes. The couple had one daughter together, but the marriage eventually fell apart. Bob Hayes, former Olympic start now a rookie end with the Dallas Cowboys, and his wife. Historical records matching Samuel Hay Samuel Hay in MyHeritage family trees (Hayes Family Web Site) Samuel Hay in England Marriages, 1538-1973 Samuel Hay in England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 Samuel Hay in FamilySearch Family Tree Samuel Hay in FamilySearch Family Tree Samuel Hays in MyHeritage family trees It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But they remember it as some fond memories up in the mountains in that one-room cabin.. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. God's blessings to his family. Born November 27, 1946 in Winsted; the son of the late Roger and Theresa (O'Brien) Hayes. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes (22) shown in 1974. However, she reached financial hardships while caring for her dying mother. But shockingly few bother to consider the trip back down, that some sort of sporting phaseout -- or at least academic cushion -- is necessary for someone whose career ends before middle age. Bob, It was great being a classmate and friend. The Cowboy executive who hired Hayes, paid him and ultimately dealt him to the 49ers, Tex Schramm, said: "Bob achieved his greatest heights at a very young age -- and it was doubly difficult for him because he didn't have the intelligence to handle it. JavaScript is disabled. I am proud to have known him and to tell my students that, "I am from the same hometown and college as that man.". I admired him so much. His daughter, Dana Hayes-Grimes, a special education teacher at Fenton High School, shared some personal stories about her beloved father. Fax: 513.672.0381. They married in January 17, 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee. Theres no place like home and this is home, she said. Exact location unknown. He retired in 1975 after spending one season with the San Francisco 49ers. Hayes, a former Pro Bowl receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, was 59. AGAPE. THE FAMILY OF FRANCES ROBINSON. Last month, he was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. For the time I ran in the Bob Hayes and William Marion Raines High School, I will rememeber that event and cherish it. We have a wonderful flair for shooting our youths with large doses of fantasy, for getting them passionate about sports. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. the Harris Family of Harris Mortuary will be praying with you. He also liked to play pranks on the grandkids. WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. From the CLASS OF 1969 MATTHEW WILLIAM GILBERT: WE SEND OUR DEEPEST REGRETS TO THE FAMILY: ONE OF JACKSONVILLE GREATEST EASTSIDE HERO'S. Hayes, 36, began serving his sentence immediately. Hayes beat Gibson by .02 seconds with a 5.01 time. Indeed it is. [6] In 2014 he was inducted in the inaugural class of the Fine Arts Hall of Fame of the London City Schools. Phone: 512.469.7987 NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE HIS PLACE. Times-Union staff writer Irvin seemed quite skeptical about her. "I was the third man on the relay," said Stebbins, now an assistant football coach at Howard, "and I got the baton dead last on the exchange, because the leadoff man (Paul Drayton) got a cramp at the end of his exchange. GOD BLESS AND STAY ENCOURAGE. Hayes, on furlough from Huntsville State Prison where he is serving a 5-year prison term on a drug conviction, joined other former Cowboy stars for a reunion celebrating the Cowboys' twentieth year in the NFL. They refused to ever not feel blessed and looked for the positive in every situation, Dana said. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton gives teammate Bob Hayes a hug in the dressing room after. You always physically felt his presence. Rest in Peace "Bullet". Bob took care of his wife until the day came when he watched Ann pass away without being able to do anything to help her. 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 The former Olympic champion sprint star appers to have made a niche for himself in the pro football ranks. McGee was born November 26, 1957,[1][5] in London, Ohio. This is the trip of a lifetime.". 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. High schools that treat football as a quasireligion provide sinfully inadequate health care for their players. And sports is very exploitative.". (Joan Marcus ) By Charles McNulty Theater Critic. The tragedy for him is that people tried to use him as an entre, or a front. What an honor to have come from the same home-town as "Bullet" Bob Hayes. [3] McGee briefly "visited" The Ohio State University and graduated from an independent broadcast school in June 1976. The mortgage servicer agreed to a 30-day extension just before a foreclosure hearing Tuesday. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton gives teammate Bob Hayes a hug in the dressing room after their 52-10 victory over Houston Oilers in Dallas, Dec. 20, 1970. Now we can say Bob Hayes has done it all. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "Chetto stuff," said Richard Stebbins, who although not close to Hayes at the moment, offers the best insights about his impact on track and pro football. "So his return to reality would be doubly difficult. I just want to say to family and friends that bob was a good man who was a leader to alot of people in the world he was a hero to us and as well as a role model to me. After six months in San Diego, McGee returned on July 10, 1995[6] to his former job on The Bob & Tom Show.[12]. It was revealed in a very personal podcast with Dr. Will Miller that Chick and Jessica were no longer romantically involved. ** TV OUT MAGS OUT **, Bob Hayes Jr., left, and presenter, Hall of Fame quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys' Roger Staubach,. He was one of the nicest guys youd ever want to meet. Its mine. Houston, Texas 77046 Thank you for the memories. To Mr.Hayes family I would just like to say that, even through he's gone his spirit will live on forever. Bob Hayes was 6-0 (183 cm) tall. The podcast is an insightful look into his off-air personality. (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Bob Self). The 85 Rams shattered the school record with 323 points and finished with a 10-1 record that included a 20-6 first-round playoff victory over powerful Beecher, which took an 8-1 record into the game and was led by All-Stater Courtney Hawkins, now the wide receivers coach at Michigan State. He has earned a place in history that can never be erased! BE BLESS IN YOUR SORROW AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. 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. 9 Greenway Plaza, Ste. Sports legend Bob Hayes has died To the family of Robert (Bob) Hayes, my prayers and condolences are with you now and forever. She said she didnt know. Last year, he became the 11th member of the Cowboy's distinguished Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium. It was my time alone with him. We just had to wait on time." FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes, far right, crosses the finish line ahead of Ivory Coast's Gaoussou Kone, far left, Cuba's Enrique Figuerola, second from left, and Germany's Heinz Schumann (196) to win the men's 100-meter dash finals at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. to the hayes family my deepest regret at the lost of an american hero. Be blessed and you're in our prayers. Dana told the story from a tribute she was putting together about her father. Hubba, hubba! Of all the world's drugs, few are as addictive as sports. 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. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. My deepest sympathy to the family of Bob "Crow" Hayes, May he rest in peace. Bob worked at Williams Printing Company for 15 years, where he met the love of his life Kimberley Barlow. WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. HAYES IN A LOSS THAT WILL BE FELT BY MANY. Sean Hayes stars as Oscar Levant in in the Broadway premiere of Doug Wrights Good Night, Oscar. So it seems safe to assume that what led to Bob Hayes being sentenced to five years in prison yesterday for trafficking in cocaine began during a difficult withdrawal from the National Football League. He was 59. 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." FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes, far right, crosses. This is where he's supposed to be. He loved to go fishing, boating, swimming, camping, golfing when he was healthier. Or does the obligation end when his useful life to the team ends? 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. WebFind Bob Hayes stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gail; children, Carolyn (Tim) Mabb, Todd (Linda) Hayes and Christine (Tim) Van Vessem; grandchildren, Erika (Jared) 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. Had the pleasure of running in the Bob Hayes Invitational track meet and even if you weren't in it you were there. Bob Hayes weighed 187 "I'm still shaken," said Earl S. Kitchings, Hayes' football coach at Gilbert High School from 1958-1959. 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. Looking at him from a distance Im trying to get ready for the game it was like a kid in a candy store. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. McGee graduated from London High School in 1976. Charles Dean Hayes[1][2] (n Fout),[3] better known by his stage name Chick McGee, is a radio personality who appears on The Bob & Tom Show. [13] It is regularly hosted by Chick and his (former) girlfriend Jessica Hooker. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes shows some of the mail he received in Dallas, Texas,. And he loved to spend time laughing.. Thank you for letting me get to know "Crow". a great legend who will be forever missed and honored. God bless you! Although I did not know him personally, I heard he was an outstanding man at Florida A & M University. Most of those before him either were not tough enough or had steel hands. The couple had one daughter together, but the marriage eventually fell apart. Enjoy. MAY MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I enjoy being home, she said. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Altamease Hayes, who was once married to Pro Football Hall of Famer and Dallas Cowboys legend Bullet Bob Hayes, received an extension Tuesday just as she said she could be weeks from being evicted. He was a tremendous football coach. ", Among all the more than 750 Hayes supporters were Sixteen members of the 1958 Matthew Gilbert Panthers black state championship team, about half of the surviving members, were there for their teammate's induction. . Later, Hayes' first marriage went sour. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Was that a fake too? McGee joined The Bob & Tom Show on April 1, 1986, as the show's announcer. Coming out of school, the money was better than you could make -- I would have been an engineer -- not quite twice as good. [15], In 2014, Chick McGee was hired as a writer for the online sports website TruLuvSports.com. Maybe that's the price you pay. College recruiters make all manner of unrealistic promises -- and when a player signs they hustle to lure someone even better at his position. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was Bullet Bob Hayes. Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him Bullet. CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach speaks about former teammate Bob Hayes Sr. at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2009 enshrinement ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Canton, Ohio. Early Thursday morning, news spread of the passing of legendary high school basketball coach Bob Haas, who piloted Willard High School into hoops prominence. 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. Phone: 972.788.1600 In this time of going home ceremony,I know God has been with the family, and will continue to be, especially these next few days, when we feel we need him the most, when loved ones are no longer with us in flesh form , but we know that they are there in spirit so that we really never lose A love one , their in our lives forever as long as we remember them in this great family called humanity, love and respect to the family. Bob Hayes was and always will be a legend in my eyes. GROWING UP ON THE EASTSIDE WITH YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS LEFT GREAT MEMORIES IN MY HEART AND MIND. In subsequent podcasts, both Chick and Jessica expressed that they were more proud of the podcast with Dr. Will than any single piece of work in their careers.