NFC East: New York experiencing a Giant fall from grace Nov 4, 2009
Crayton, named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week for his output against the Falcons, became the first Cowboy with a punt return touchdown in back-to-back games since the legendary Bob Hayes accomplished the feat in 1968. The sixth-year pro is currently leading the NFL with an average of 16. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cowboys receiver Miles Austin smiles all the way to the end zone Nov 1, 2009
Austin's first career start began inauspiciously with two dropped would-be touchdowns - one being a sure thing - but he bounced back to catch 10 balls, rack up 250 receiving yards to break Bob Hayes' 43-year-old team record, and score two touchdowns on similar catch-and-run highlight-reel plays. With Williams back in the lineup last Sunday against Atlanta, Austin usurped Patrick Crayton, whom Austin never truly challenged in training camp, and the one-hit wonder answered the critics' call for... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Miles Austin follows unusual career path to success with Cowboys Nov 1, 2009
If not for his mother's prodding, Miles Austin might never have broken Bob Hayes' reception record. He might never have gained more yards receiving in his first two starts than any player in NFL history. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Miles Austin's promotion as Cowboys starter isn't well received by Patrick Crayton Oct 22, 2009
In the first news conference after Austin broke Bob Hayes' club mark for receiving yards for a game, Phillips did not immediately stamp the starting tag on Austin. He said Austin, who was in for 53 snaps against the Chiefs, would play the same amount Sunday. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Bills sign LB Draft, S Johnson Oct 15, 2009
Austin surpassed Hall of Fame receiver Bob Hayes' previous team mark for yards set in 1966, earning his first career Offensive POW award. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NFC East: Old favorites lead the way in Eagles' latest win Oct 14, 2009
The fourth-year pro piled up a whopping 250 yards and two touchdowns on 10 catches in last Sunday's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, eclipsing a 43-yard team single-game record that had been held by Hall of Famer Bob Hayes. As it turned out, the Cowboys needed every one of those yards from Austin to put together a harder-than-expected 26-20 overtime victory over the winless Chiefs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Phillips on Austin: 'We've got to get him in' Oct 13, 2009
" Phillips declined to say whether Austin's increased playing time would come at the expense of or . Austin got his first career start Sunday in place of Williams, who stayed in Dallas to nurse three injured ribs, but he's capable of playing all the receiver positions in the Cowboys' offense. Austin avoided questions about becoming a starter, saying that it wasn't his decision to make. "I just wanted to show people that I'm ready to play," said Austin, who broke Hall of Famer Bob Hayes'... (ESPN -- Football)
[From The Times-Picayune] Oct 12, 2009
Austin's 250 yards set a franchise record, eclipsing "Bullet" Bob Hayes mark of 246. PLAY OF THE DAY. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Understudy receiver Miles Austin gets his chance to shine for Cowboys Oct 12, 2009
His 250 yards topped Bob Hayes' 43-year-old single-game record by 4 yards. "This should do a whole lot for him," Cowboys receivers coach Ray Sherman said. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Broncos edge Pats in OT Oct 12, 2009
He erased the team record of 246 yards that Hall of Famer Bob Hayes set on Nov. 13, 1966 against Washington. Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel made his 11th career touchdown catch to give Kansas City a 10-0 lead. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Austin saves Cowboys Oct 12, 2009
In dooming the Chiefs to their 28th loss in 30 games, Austin erased the record of 246 yards that Hall of Famer Bullet Bob Hayes set against Washington almost 39 years ago. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
Walter Payton and Bob Hayes must be first team on any all time HBCU offensive team chosen ... Jake Gaither, Bullit Bob Hayes, Jerry Rice, Steve McNair, Ken Riley, Nate Newton ... Valley St. WR Donald Driver, Alcorn St. WR Bob Hayes, FAMU WR John Taylor, Del. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LeBeau has odds working in his favor Aug 26, 2009
One of the three rejections, Bob Hayes, was voted in last year. In the previous 10 years, nine of the 10 Seniors nominees were inducted. (SteelCitySports.com)
Fastest man on earth no longer in doubt with Bolt's dominance: Is this Usain or what? Aug 20, 2009
Fastest man on earth no longer in doubt with Bolt's dominance: Is this Usain or what. Fastest man on earth no longer in doubt with Bolt's dominance: Is this Usain or what. (FOX61, CT)
Opinion: Bolt could save track and that's not Usain Aug 20, 2009
Bolt could save track and that's not Usain - Other sports- nbcsports. Bolt could save track and that's not Usain. (MSNBC -- Sports)
History of the Dallas Cowboys - 196... Aug 15, 2009
Bob Hayes, dubbed the "World's Fastest Human" during the 1964 Olympics, was a wide receiver (1965-1974) for the Dallas Cowboys and was inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2001. Rayfield Wright played as an offensive tackle with the Cowboys (1967-1979). (Suite101.com)
Woodson thanks Purdue Aug 10, 2009
To 'Bullet" Bob Hayes and his family, Congratulations. To Derrick Thomas and his family, congratulations. I think it's a wonderful class. I really do. But I'm more honored to be in this class. Because I think these men are good people. I think when they get out of football, when they got to know Derrick Tomas, he was a good guy. I never got to meet Bob Hayes, but listening to everybody speak about him, he was a good man. So I'm honored to be in the '09 class with good men."You know, I stand up... (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
2009 NFL Hall Of Fame Class Inducted Aug 10, 2009
Longtime Dallas receiver Bob Hayes leads the way offensively with guard Randall McDaniel rounding out the list of former players. Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is also being inducted for his work in helping build the NFL.. (KSBW 8, CA)
HOF live replay » Aug 9, 2009
Honorees Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson Jr., Randall McDaniel and Bob Hayes were honored during the ceremonies in Canton, Ohio ... On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame welcomed the Class of 2009: Rod Woodson, Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Randall McDaniel and Bob Hayes. (ESPN -- Football News)
Bills take center stage at Hall of Fame ceremony Aug 9, 2009
Also inducted were Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, defensive back Rod Woodson, offensive guard Randall McDaniel and receiver Bob Hayes ... Hayes was introduced by his son, Bob Hayes Jr., who noted his father always wondered why it took so long for this achievement to happen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Blazer Tracy Foster Will Present Rod Woodson for Hall of Fame Induction Aug 9, 2009
Former Blazer Tracy Foster will deliver the presenter's speech for Rod Woodson. Foster was UAB hoops player in 1980s, childhood friend of Woodson. (Uabsports.com)
NFL Network Kicks Off Hall Of Fame Coverage Aug 9, 2009
NFL Network begins with NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Pre-Ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by live coverage of the induction ceremony at 7 p.m., when Woodson, wide receiver Bob Hayes, guard Randall McDaniel, defensive end Bruce Smith, linebacker Derrick Thomas and Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will receive the busts immortalizing their contributions to the sport. Pro football's in-house network wraps matters at 11 p.m. with NFL Total Access at the Hall of Fame Post-Induction Show. (Multichannel News)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
CANTON, Ohio --- Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas and Dallas Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes were inducted posthumously into the Pro Football Hall of Fame ... "It hurts, because he's not here to enjoy this," Bob Hayes Jr. said of his father ... l Bob Hayes, wide receiver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smith, Wilson bring Bills flavor to emotional Hall ceremony Aug 9, 2009
From left, Rod Woodson, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Bob Hayes Jr. (representing his deceased father Bob Hayes), and Ralph Wilson pose at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony ... Hayes was introduced by his son, Bob Hayes Jr., who noted his father always wondered why it took so long for this achievement to happen. (USA Today -- Sports)
Impact' player Hayes inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
Mel Renfro never doubted he'd return to Canton one day to see his Cowboys teammate Bob Hayes join him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame ... "I'd get real angry. My statistics were better than a lot of guys in the Hall. But Bob Lilly told me one time, 'Mel, you're going in. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.' 'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Now that Bob Hayes is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, people hearing his story for the first time are going to wonder... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Story » Aug 9, 2009
In between there were emotional moments, when linebacker and receiver Bob Hayes were inducted posthumously ... Hayes, meanwhile, was introduced by his son, Bob Hayes Jr., who noted his father always wondered why it took so long for this achievement to happen ... On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame welcomed the Class of 2009: Rod Woodson, Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Randall McDaniel and Bob Hayes. (ESPN -- Football News)
Moreno agrees to five-year deal Aug 8, 2009
Smith will be inducted today along with Wilson, linebacker Derrick Thomas , defensive back Rod Woodson , offensive tackle Randall McDaniel and receiver Bob Hayes. PATRIOTS: Derrick Burgess was obtained from Oakland on Thursday in a trade for undisclosed draft choices. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thomas will be missed at Hall of Fame ceremonies Aug 8, 2009
And his trademark grin the one that could light up a place as big as Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio will be fondly remembered Saturday, when Thomas is inducted along with Woodson, defensive end Bruce Smith, offensive tackle Randall McDaniel, Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson and receiver Bob Hayes, who also will be enshrined posthumously after he died in 2002 at age 59. Its the type of setting Thomas wouldve truly enjoyed. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Fans start trek to Canton Aug 8, 2009
Joe Horrigan, vice president of communications at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, estimates 13,000 to 14,000 people will attend Saturday s enshrinement ceremony, during which four other former players - Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Derrick Thomas and Rod Woodson - will be honored alongside former defensive end Smith and Bills owner Wilson. Horrigan added when former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly was inducted in 2002, the crowd reached a record number of 17,000. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Smith, Wilson, fans give '09 HOF lot Buffalo feel Aug 8, 2009
That'll happen Saturday, when Wilson and Smith are formally inducted along with Chiefs linebacker , defensive back , offensive guard and receiver Bob Hayes. Thomas, whose career was cut short in 2000 when he died following a car accident, and Hayes, who died in 2002 at age 59, will both be inducted posthumously. (ESPN -- Football News)
Reeves honors Hall of Famer Hayes Aug 7, 2009
L.M. Otero, AP In this Sept. 23, 2001 file photo, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes holds up an award given to him at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, during his induction ceremony to the Cowboys Ring of Honor. AJC file Former Falcons coach Dan Reeves was a close friend of Bob Hayes ... On the flight with him were two other Cowboys rookies: Bob Hayes, a year removed from winning gold medals in the 100-meter dash and the 4x100 relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics, and Jethro Pugh, a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Canton calling Aug 7, 2009
FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME 2009. COUNTDOWN TO THE SEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Bullet Bob' finally in football Hall Aug 6, 2009
DALLAS (AP) Now that Bob Hayes is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, people hearing his story for the first time might wonder what took so long.. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bullet Bob lands in Hall of Fame Aug 6, 2009
Bob Hayes Jr. will accept the honor on his father s behalf. Hayes will join Jim Thorpe as the only Olympic gold medalists in Canton. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Aug 5, 2009
FILE - In this Dec. 3, 1967 file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes catches a touchdown pass from Don Meredith as Baltimore Colts' Rick Volk pursues during a football game in Baltimore ... Now that Bob Hayes is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, people hearing his story for the first time are going to wonder what took so long. ... Bob Hayes Jr. will accept the honor on his father's behalf. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
McDaniels accomplishments many Jul 28, 2009
Vikings great Randall McDaniel got the call to the hall Jan. 31, along with wide receiver Bob Hayes, linebacker Derrick Thomas, defensive end Bruce Smith, cornerback Rod Woodson and Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. It will be the culmination of a career that has set the standard for offensive linemen league-wide and an honor that couldnt be bestowed on a more deserving recipient. McDaniel, who set an NFL record with 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, seemed an obvious choice when he was... (VikingUpdate.com)
Personal bests and fresh records at Missoula Marathon Jul 14, 2009
At age 82, Bob Hayes, was happy to see his hard work pay off. Last year, the Evaro resident finished in five hours; on Sunday, he clocked a time of four hours and 39 minutes. (Missoulian, MT)
Rod Woodson & looking ahead: Hall of Fame Jun 28, 2009
Class: The Hall of Fame Class of 2009 includes Rod Woodson, Bruce Smith, Randall McDaniel, Derrick Thomas, Bob Hayes and Ralph Wilson Jr.. Did you know. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
ESPN's Berman will present Ralph Wilson at HoF Jun 5, 2009
Other presenters include Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach for former wide receiver Bob Hayes; former Bills defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell for ; and former Chiefs president Carl Peterson for. has picked his high school athletic director O.K. Fulton as his presenter, and will be presented by business associate Tracy Foster. (ESPN -- Football News)
CATCHING UP WITH: Oliver McCall Jun 1, 2009
As a forward on Park s junior varsity, McCall played for Bob Hayes, who went on to coach Case to the 1999 WIAA Division 1 state championship. All these years later, so many names in Park s program that year still ring a bell with McCall. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Junketing around the Junction, May 14 May 15, 2009
New limited members are John Mici sponsored by Bob Hayes and Michael Hawkins sponsored by Bob Alpert. Emerson Hospital celebrated National Volunteer Week by recognizing its 400-plus adult volunteers at a noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough on April 30. (Concord Journal, MA)
Too Small, Too Slow, Blah, Blah, Blah May 6, 2009
" I'm really starting to pity you now. Actually, the top receiver of all-time is Jerry Rice (22,895 yards), who went to Mississippi Valley State (emphasis on Valley State), which of course is not in the Southeastern Conference. Those are all well and good but the bottom line is scoring. And the #1 field goal kicker of all-time is....(drum roll)...Jan Stenerud (373 career field goals) of Montana State, another former conference mate of Boise State in the Big Sky Conference. So schools that are... (BroncoCountry.com)
Stressing teamwork, Hayes got the Eagles on his side Apr 11, 2009
To know Bob Hayes, Willie Maryland says, is to love him. "Nobody knows, except the inner circle, how great of a guy he is,'' said Maryland, Hayes' assistant coach on the Case High School boys' basketball team. Hayes, named by The Journal Times' sports department as the All-Racine County Coach of the Year, is a difficult guy to get to know. He reveals little of himself to those who don't know him well, usually answering questions in an economy of words.But Maryland says there's so much more to... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
AIR BALL: MJ's jump still stuns NBA people Apr 9, 2009
"Lester Hayes was one of the last guys who did something,'' McHale said of two-sport ambitions. Told that he probably meant Bob Hayes, the Olympic sprinter-turned-NFL Hall of Fame receiver, McHale didn't blink. "Considering they've been trying it for a long time and I have to go back to Bob Hayes to give you a name, how do you think that's working out for them. "I just thought, if Michael Jordan can play baseball, then he's a hell of a lot better than I thought he was -- at baseball.'' More NBA... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Despite injury, Cassell displays sense of loyalty Mar 23, 2009
But the one that'll be forever ingrained in my mind is of Eagles coach Bob Hayes after his team's upset of three-time defending state champion Milwaukee Vincent in the semifinals. That's when Hayes made a concerted effort to console each and every one of the crestfallen Vikings with either a kind word or an embrace. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Case Eagles bring state championship home to Racine Mar 22, 2009
Without a flinch, head coach Bob Hayes said he had no doubt in his mind that his team would win. "That's what we went there for,'' he said.Although Hayes admitted the competition leading up to the championship was fierce, he said he didn't let the stress get the best of him."We were on pins and needles for every game,'' he said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Eagles rose above graduations, foes Mar 22, 2009
"I remember the first regional game when Taron said, Hey coach, we're going all the way,' " Case coach Bob Hayes said. "We're going to get the gold.' I said, Well it's there and I know you can get it. If you work hard and do what you have to do, you can get it.' ". (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Case Closed: Eagles No. 1 Mar 21, 2009
"Many people coach and are never blessed to even get here,'' said coach Bob Hayes, who has taken Case to the state tournament four times since taking over the program in 1990. "We came in as underdogs and were able to go home with the gold. . (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Case tournement-tested Mar 19, 2009
"No one likes to change what they've been doing, but that's impossible here," Case varsity boys coach Bob Hayes said during a shoot-around at the James Madison Memorial High School gymnasium. Being away from home, sleeping in different beds, not seeing the people they are used to and playing on a different court with a statewide television audience can add up to a stressful experience even for people more mature than high school basketball players. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Angels rise to the occasion Feb 20, 2009
It was a good all-around team effort when you have five guys scoring in double figures," Case coach Bob Hayes said. ``Things are going pretty well, but as coaches always say, you can always do things better.". With the postseason rapidly approaching, Hayes was particularly pleased with the depth his team has been developing. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Favre's final retirement? 'It is ... Believe me,' QB says Feb 12, 2009
Brett Favre's final retirement. Believe me,' QB says - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
Superintendent Named Feb 11, 2009
- Approved the boys high school track team to compete in the Bob Hayes. Invitational Track and Field competition in Jacksonville, Fla. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Pro Bowl notes: Ravens ready to pay big to keep Ray Lewis Feb 9, 2009
The four were selected along with the late Derrick Thomas and Bob Hayes. They will be inducted Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hayes Family Dispute Moves to Pro Bowl Feb 8, 2009
But we've learned of another reason for Cowboys fans to pay attention: the saga of the Bob Hayes family dispute is about to move to Hawaii for the weekend -- for more drama certainly, and hopefully a resolution, too ... from the NFL. And from an angry and dismayed Bob Hayes Jr. ... Nor is it satisfactory to them (or to the common-sense ear) that Ms. Lucilles explanation of her blood relation to Bob Hayes continued to slip southward. (CowboyUpdate.com)
