Fax: 513.672.0381. Bob, It was great being a classmate and friend. You can't buy a drink. 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. TO THE HAYES FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. Hayes, Robert (Bob), 76, passed away this morning (June 25, 2009) at his home in Halifax, NS, with his family at his side. With deepest sympathy to the family of late great "Bob" Hayes. Bob Hayes weighed 187 Hayes had many issues that I could list as to why this Honor of the Hall Of Fame took so long, but on a day such as this its time to focus on the positive. WebBob Hayes injures ankle with wife Altamease 1965 Press Photo Dallas Cowboys $14.99 $3.00 shipping 1969 AP Wirephoto-Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes 51YD TD Reception Playoffs Minnesota $29.99 $4.00 shipping or Best Offer CALVIN HILL/BOB HAYES - DALLAS COWBOYS - Vintage 35mm B&W NEGATIVE 8.2cc* READ $9.99 $3.49 shipping 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. Times-Union staff writer And when everyone switched to zone defenses, Hayes stretched them, made them vulnerable underneath.". Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes waves to the fans as he is driven into. Phone: 713.651.0111 Bob Hayes, former Olympic start now a rookie end with the Dallas Cowboys, and his wife. Dallas, Texas 75248 It was revealed in a very personal podcast with Dr. Will Miller that Chick and Jessica were no longer romantically involved. "On my last steps, I was really moving -- and Hayes only was in his 12th or 13th stride. 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. Is Bob Hayes in the Hall of Fame? Hall of Famer Dennis Reinhart still winning, Dennis Reinhart wins 200th game in playoff opener, Montrose looking like state championship contender, Tony Annese inducted into coaches Hall of Fame. My question is why wait until now. He revolutionized the way the NFL played pass defense back in the '60s and '70s. 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. Someone that knew Bob from high school asked Hayes about his Marine He was a Carpenter employed at CH Nickerson for over 25 years before retiring and member of the CT Carpenter's Union #24 for 40 years. Mr. Robert Bob Edward Hayes, age 73, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. -- Hayes was stricken with adult-onset muscular dystrophy in his 40s but never complained. Saturday night before over 15,000 fans at Fawcett Stadium, Bullet Bob Hayes' most glorious moment in death brought many of his family and friends to tears. "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. We will always remember how he was so cool and calm before the meet, but when it came to his running the 100 yard dash, he became explosive and powerful with a can't catch me attitude. Robert Lee Hayes died of heart failure about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Shands Jacksonville hospital. [3] McGee briefly "visited" The Ohio State University and graduated from an independent broadcast school in June 1976. What is more exploitative than the ACC basketball tournament, where all but a few hundred seats go to fat-cat contributors? Hayes, who was a starting tackle for Midlands 1957 state championship team, played college football at the University of Wyoming before beginning his coaching career at New Lothrop in 1967. Phone: 513.830.0261 By Teneshia L. Wright 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. Coming out of school, the money was better than you could make -- I would have been an engineer -- not quite twice as good. So, though your heart is aching, and filled with sorrow, too. He was still there. I bought it and had it fixed it up and I enjoy it. Hayes is enshrined in the halls of fame for USA Track and Field, the states of Florida and Texas, and Florida A&M. By Tim Layden Jul 31, 2020, 5:04 PM EDT The two Americans ran seven lanes apart in the 1964 Olympic 100 meters. Mattye Jones, a Director with Coats Rose, P.C. Just to have won under the circumstances would have been superb. When current Montrose coach Dennis Reinhart was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame this year, he made sure to mention Hayes, his former high school coach who was inducted in 1994. I've been a Dallas Cowboy all my life. "This is what he lived for before he died, to be in the Hall of Fame. When he was coaching, that was obviously his dream, to be coaching at the Silverdome in the state finals. 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. -- Dana chuckled when recalling how differently things would be when Montrose won and when the Rams lost. a great legend who will be forever missed and honored. His children, Tom, Andy and Suzanne were with him in his final days. You have gone on to join our fellow Rattlers and "Jake" on Heaven's Team. They wont let that man rest in peace. "Many people said when he didn't get in the first time he was nominated in 2004, he'd never get in," said Hayes' daughter, Westine Lodge. And when we got back President Johnson invited all the goldmedal winners to D.C. and hosted a luncheon for us.". Our prayers are with your loved ones. He and (swimmer) Don Schollander were the stars. Last year, he became the 11th member of the Cowboy's distinguished Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium. 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. All the years that I competed in the Bob Hayes Invitational Meet will forever remain with me. Hayes, who coached at Montrose from 1969-1986, died May 16 at his home in Arizona after battling various health problems for years. It ignores the subject. Looking at him from a distance Im trying to get ready for the game it was like a kid in a candy store. God bless you! He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and caring papa. However, it's also the day that a double-gold medal Olympic sprinter questioned, wondering if it would ever come, as Hayes struggled in his final years with health problems. Now we can say Bob Hayes has done it all. 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. Bob Hayes is truly an inspiration to me. May God bless each and every one of you. To Mr.Hayes family I would just like to say that, even through he's gone his spirit will live on forever. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! "Hed send me in or his student aides in for doughnuts. Now, we pause to remember you. He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and caring papa. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. "I'm still shaken," said Earl S. Kitchings, Hayes' football coach at Gilbert High School from 1958-1959. And then they lived very different lives. Unbelievable. She said she didnt know. I was married to Bob Hayes from 1965 to 1976. [10] In January 1995,[6][11] Chick left The Bob and Tom Show to become co-host of a show called Kevin & McGee at KGB-FM in San Diego, California. The staff of Arch Angel Mortuary extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Bob Hayes. It's like they told you, at age 30, that you couldn't write anymore, ever again. Fly on big "Crowe." As friends, classmates and Alumus of FAMU, Sylvia (Frazier) and I hold you in our prayers during this time. His next big accomplishment was his induction into the Cowboys Ring of Honor! Amen. 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. But he didn't join the team until after his senior football season with the Rattlers. WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. After six months in San Diego, McGee returned on July 10, 1995[6] to his former job on The Bob & Tom Show.[12]. Bob Hayes was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2009. A GREAT LOSS IT IS. The podcast is an insightful look into his off-air personality. "He was as nice a guy as youd want to meet. 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. The Rev. FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes waves to the. Follow all of your favorite Texas teams at Cowboys Wire, Longhorns Wire, Texans Wire, Rockets Wire, Aggies Wire and the Austin American-Statesman! GROWING UP ON THE EASTSIDE WITH YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS LEFT GREAT MEMORIES IN MY HEART AND MIND. According to I am glad that I had the chance to meet you and spend time with you at the card shows. 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. He was a big guy. Indeed it is. If she was taking his SB ring and gold medal, he (and the family) should've spoke up sooner. By most accounts, he was vastly underpaid as a player. The psychological trauma is unreal. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Coats Rose Attorney Prevent Foreclosure and Eviction of Former Wife of Bullet Bob Hayes. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Once a Cowboys fan always a Cowboy fan also.I hope you meet up with Tom Landry up in Heaven as soon as you got there. FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes, far right, crosses. 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. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Very odd situation. To this day his style of play is utilized. Sincerely, Frances E. Jones Watson (Matthew W. Gilbert's Class '60). WebLatest on WR Bob Hayes including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Cincinnati, OH 45202 What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? 201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1810 [9] On April 1, 1985, Chick joined The Bob & Tom Show. He was a personal friend. Reverend Bob Pelley was found shot to death in the hallway of his Lakeville, Indiana, home. Hayes, one of football's fastest men, said he felt he hadn't been given enough playing time the past two seasons. 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. With the 2012 London Summer Olympics over, The Associated Press takes a look at six teams that could look to copy Hayes' success by pursuing Jamaican runner Usain Bolt. Or does the obligation end when his useful life to the team ends? Wando High School icon Bob Hayes passed away on Friday after a tough battle with cancer, his wife confirmed with ABC News 4. They all have stories to tell about all the things he did to have fun with them. Now and forever. I never met you in person, but I enjoyed watching Bob in action for the Dallas Cowboys. He made up all the distance and won going away. His best team was in 1985, when the Rams were led by quarterback Scott Aldred, who went on to pitch for the Detroit Tigers and four other Major League Baseball teams. Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes waves to the fans as he walks onto the field at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, accompanied by unidentified Cowboys cheerleaders for induction to the Cowboys Ring of Honor on Sept. 23, 2001. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to a local food bank in the name of Robert E. Hayes. Of all the world's drugs, few are as addictive as sports. JavaScript is disabled. Hubba, hubba! So he really had to make up nine yards (because of the staggered lanes). I could tell in his eyes, he had pain in his heart. You've been better to us than we have been to ourselves. Former Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes and his wife Janice enter State District Court in Dallas, Texas, April 17, 1979. FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS, WE FEEL YOUR LOSS. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Was that a fake too? Her former husband is a name football enthusiasts would recognize. "Usually, it's the middle-level player who has the problems, not guys like Hayes," he said. The former Montrose football coach was an imposing figure to say the least. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. How much did Bob Hayes weigh when playing? "He was one of the first players who took a lot of deferred salary, which I thought was good for him. To the family of Robert (Bob) Hayes, my prayers and condolences are with you now and forever. CONTINUE TO LOOK TO THE HILLS. Sincere condolences to the Hayes family from a fellow Floridian (Daytona Beach). WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE. They were married on July 1, 1962.. The name "Chick McGee" is a pseudonym connected with the Jack McGee character on The Incredible Hulk.[4]. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. I miss my dads laugh. 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. I would like to send on my condolences to the late Mr. Bob Hayes. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Hayes died in 2002.
