Fax: 713.651.0220, 16000 North Dallas Parkway 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. Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 19, 2002. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton gives teammate Bob Hayes a hug in the dressing room after. Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal, died late Wednesday night of heart failure at 11:15 in his bed at Mattye Jones, a Director with Coats Rose, P.C. He was my council and I listened. Over the last five years, he had so many struggles. They were married on July 1, 1962.. A fan. 1000 FILE - In an Oct. 15, 1964, file photo, United States' Bob Hayes, far right, crosses. On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, I want to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Bob Hayes for their loss. Dallas will meet Baltimore in the Super Bowl, Jan. 17. Sincere condolences to the Hayes family from a fellow Floridian (Daytona Beach). 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. The break between Hayes and the Cowboys -- and later the 49ers -- was bitter. McGee started podcasting on July 24, 2012. At the end of his life Mr Hayes could hardly walk, but isn't it comforting to know that this very minute he's again running like the wind on a heavenly track. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. May God bless and comfort all family and friends. She said shes been working hard to catch up on her mortgage obligations since then but has received no answers to her extension requests with the lender. But he didn't join the team until after his senior football season with the Rattlers. It was only then that Bob said he threw 55 feet, 3 inches to win the 1959 state title. 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. Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal, died late Wednesday night of heart failure at 11:15 in his bed at Shands Jacksonville hospital. 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. You did not forget us, you remembered us. He was just a fabulous player." They wont let that man rest in peace. 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. College recruiters make all manner of unrealistic promises -- and when a player signs they hustle to lure someone even better at his position. 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. Dallas Cowboys' Bob Hayes lets smoke trail from his mouth as he ponders a question during a question and answer session with the press in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on January 14, 1971. JavaScript is disabled. He has earned a place in history that can never be erased! 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 59. May God bless you during your time of sorrow. My condolence to the family of Bob Hayes. I grew up watching Bob Hayes and the Dallas Cowboys, Thanks for the memories, Grace and Peace unto the family. Hayes was the first sprinter to survive in the NFL. I enjoy being home, she said. Listen Jack, no one did it better, bigger than the late great Bob Hayes. You couldnt ask for anyone nicer. Former Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes and his wife Janice enter State District Court in Dallas, Texas, April 17, 1979. TO THE HAYES FAMILY, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ON THE LOSS OF A GREAT WARRIOR. Now and forever. And unlike the treatment accorded Bob Lilly and Cornell Green there was no Cowboy push toward a lucrative outside business or scouting job. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. But I could feel the force of him about to explode. More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. Unbelievable. Hayes had been convicted in Florida of armed robbery while in college. It was my time alone with him. All the years that I competed in the Bob Hayes Invitational Meet will forever remain with me. He is not dating anyone. ", 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. Bob Hayes A GREAT LOSS IT IS. Later, Hayes' first marriage went sour. He revolutionized the way the NFL played pass defense back in the '60s and '70s. Dana told the story from a tribute she was putting together about her father. The typewritten letter was to "Lucille" with Bob Hayes signature at the bottom. The tragedy for him is that people tried to use him as an entre, or a front. this is Jerry's doing! 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Most of them came wearing Gilbert orange-and-green jackets, and were overwhelmed with pride at seeing one of their own from Jacksonville's Eastside taking his place among the NFL legends. Years later, Altamease Hayes bought the Oak Cliff home where she lives now. At the peak of your career, you always have the best seat in a restaurant. "You make it and time passes -- and then the big money stops. April 24, 2023 6 PM PT. And why did this guy wait until now to say something to someone besides JJT? 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. "Bob was a true American hero. As friends, classmates and Alumus of FAMU, Sylvia (Frazier) and I hold you in our prayers during this time. Select from premium Bob Hayes of the highest quality. However, most sports fans will remember Hayes as "The World's Fastest Human" for his Olympic track success. 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. To Mr.Hayes family I would just like to say that, even through he's gone his spirit will live on forever. Last month, he was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. 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 ", "No matter what happened, Bob and I remained close friends, and this is his lifelong dream," Hayes-Mohl said. I'm very sorry that the world has lost a great athlete.. Mr.Hayes shall never be forgotten. And when we got back President Johnson invited all the goldmedal winners to D.C. and hosted a luncheon for us.". And then they lived very different lives. He made up all the distance and won going away. Bob rest in peace and God Bless the Family. 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. This is where he's supposed to be. Hayes died in 2002. 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. With our Deepest Sympathy to the Hayes family, may God continue to Bless each of you. God's blessings to his family. -- Dana said her dad wasnt one to pat himself on the back, something that was obvious when Eric an All-State wrestler and football standout from the class of 1983 was throwing the shot put at Montrose. I know that he knows that you do belong in the Hall of Fame for football not just in the Ring of Honor and real Cowboys fans thank you for the years of service in making the team America's Team, forever. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY US ALL. 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. Running star of the Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes makes his autograph on the back of a. So he really had to make up nine yards (because of the staggered lanes). 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. According to Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. He would do anything for anybody. May God always shine upon you and your family. You have gone on to join our fellow Rattlers and "Jake" on Heaven's Team. Jay Inslee essentially halted the state's death penalty by refusing to sign any execution orders. (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! Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes waves to the fans as he walks onto the. If he said something, you listened to him. 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. Bob passed away on April 25, 2023 at age 86. You wonder. My heart overflows with sadness at the lost of my hometown hero. Hayes holds all the Cowboy receiving and punt-return records, although his only NFL record remains five fair catches in National Conference championship games. 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. By most accounts, he was vastly underpaid as a player. 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. 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. I am proud to have known him and to tell my students that, "I am from the same hometown and college as that man.". Bob Hayes was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2009. The name "Chick McGee" is a pseudonym connected with the Jack McGee character on The Incredible Hulk.[4]. Dallas Cowboys fleet-footed end Bob Hayes sits on bench during their game with the Washington Redskins. It was a mess when I came in here. "We were very close. BE STRONG AND BOB IS WITH THE LORD AND HE ALWAYS BE PART OF JACKSONVILLE. "This is what he lived for before he died, to be in the Hall of Fame. 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. 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 is believed that Hayes' 1979 drug trafficking conviction, which was overturned two years after he was incarcerated for 10 months, kept him out of Canton. A service of reflection and celebration of life will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, 2pm in the Cherry Ridge Chapel at St. Anns Community, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd., Webster 14580. Hayes, 36, began serving his sentence immediately. Bob Hayes, former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, ponders a question at a press conference. MY FATHER (LUKE BOSTIC, DECEASED)NEVER STOPPED TALKING AND TELLING US OF THE LOVE THAT HE HAD FOR YOUR FAMILY. FILE - In this Dec. 3, 1967 file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes catches. Times-Union staff writer NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. While they are separated, the two both expressed hope to salvage the relationship in the future. [3] McGee briefly "visited" The Ohio State University and graduated from an independent broadcast school in June 1976. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. All rights reserved. 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. [14], After 188 episodes as the Off the Air Podcast, McGee's podcast was renamed The Chick McGee Show on July 3, 2016. WebBob Hayes was born in Jacksonville, FL. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. It was so great to see the emotions on his face. He also liked to play pranks on the grandkids. worked strategically and tirelessly to prevent the foreclosure and eviction of Altamease Hayes, former wife of McGee graduated from London High School in 1976. "He was as nice a guy as youd want to meet. Or they told a carpenter, at age 32, that he couldn't hammer a nail -- ever.". You've been better to us than we have been to ourselves. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 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. The Cowboys finished with a 10-4 season, to win their division's championship. "(Cowboy Coach) Tom Landry, with Hayes, changed the whole complexion of defense. You left, but you returned. He would either win and be embraced at the doughnut shop and people would send him out with a dozen free doughnuts or he would lose and didnt dare walk in," she said. From 2 time gold medal hero, to a blur of a receiver who helped build America's team! "Hed send me in or his student aides in for doughnuts. The 10-year NFL veteran helped the Cowboys win the Super Bowl in 1972. It was a very proud moment for him because I was one of his former players. The Rev. The podcast is an insightful look into his off-air personality. Fax: 972.702.0662, Terrace 2 Hayes son Bob Jr. said, in the video tribute to his father, "He always felt like he was an outcast. San Antonio fans will always love you. Hayes didn't need moves. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR LOST OF SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. We were college sweethearts, said Altamease Hayes. Whether the end result is a human being or a bag of tricks depends on your taste for ham. FLINT At 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds, Bob Hayes was sizable man who was capable of bench pressing 400 pounds in his prime. MR HAYES YOU WERE ALWAYS A JOY TO WATCH. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. "The tendency is to say: 'I'm different. To The Hayes Family, my Prayers are with you in your hour of sorrow, Bob fought a good fight he ran a good race and he finished the course, and now he has entered into the best Hall of Fame of all, keep looking to the Lord he will give you strength. Well, speedkilz, that's all the proof I need. May God's Blessings be upon him forever. 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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? We came in as rookies together, and I always thought the world of him," Its exhausting. Man at right is unidentified. BOB WILL SURELY BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR HELP COMETH FROM THE LORD. Amen. But they remember it as some fond memories up in the mountains in that one-room cabin.. And when everyone switched to zone defenses, Hayes stretched them, made them vulnerable underneath.". WE MAY HAVE MOVED FROM THE EASTSIDE, BUT MEMORIES HAS ALWAYS PONDERED IN OUR HEART. Former Montrose football coach Bob Hayes is flanked by wife Judy, son Eric and daughter Dana at his retirement dinner. 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. 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. Hayes, who coached at Montrose from 1969-1986, died May 16 at his home in Arizona after battling various health problems for years. Last year, he became the 11th member of the Cowboy's distinguished Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium. Theres no place like home and this is home, she said. 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. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes (22) shown in 1974. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. As a former Tennessee State Tigerbelle, it was a joy to witness Bob's awesome talent. "It's especially tough for someone, like Hayes, who's been at nearly the highest altitude -- and liked it there," said his former Dallas Cowboy teammate and current Oakland Raider, Pat Toomay. Bob offered to give Eric some pointers on throwing the shot and Eric asked how good he had been. "Usually, it's the middle-level player who has the problems, not guys like Hayes," he said. He has three children and has been married and divorced three times. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. "But God has the last say-so. Reverend Bob Pelley was found shot to death in the hallway of his Lakeville, Indiana, home. To the Hayes family we are deeply sorry for your lost our prayers are with you all. Cowboys Wire recently ranked Hayes 13th on its list of the 100 greatest Cowboys of all time. You must log in or register to reply here. May our Lord and Savior keep U in his arms. He will be missed but not forgotten. I should mention that in some cultures or regions, the word. One more step and he'd had been out of my reach. By most accounts, he was vastly underpaid as a player. After two seasons at New Lothrop, he moved to nearby Montrose and became a legend. Robert Barber Bob a.k.a Uncle Bob Hayes, age 65, of Minooka formerly of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. ALWAYS NOW HE IS THE MOST GREAT ATHLETE IN JACKSONVILLE EVER. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Bob Hayes. He meant so much to me as a player and then coaching with him.. Was that a fake too? Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. He also had hip surgery and heart bypass surgery but soldiered on, as Dana put it. He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and caring papa. He told me he wasn't feeling well but he didn't want me to worry about it." Cincinnati, OH 45202 A physical education teacher at Montrose, Hayes had a career record of 110-71 that included a 98-67 record at Montrose. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Lo and behold, we made it to the state finals and Bob flew back and he was on the field with us when we won that first state title. [15], In 2014, Chick McGee was hired as a writer for the online sports website TruLuvSports.com. Bob Hayes, the Olympic sprint star from Florida A&M, who holds the world's record for the. You can't buy a drink. He had an amazing sense of humor, Dana said. He was still there. 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. Coats Rose Attorney Prevent Foreclosure and Eviction of Former Wife of Bullet Bob Hayes. And off you go into oblivion. The mortgage servicer agreed to a 30-day extension just before a foreclosure hearing Tuesday. 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. Mattye Jones, a Director with Coats Rose, P.C. Phone: 972.788.1600 Nearly all of us -- fans, coaches, owners, reporters -- can often be rightly accused of being athletic pushers. 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) Thank you for letting me get to know "Crow". All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. What should be a pretty happy time for them is being turned into a nightmare time. That Sean Hayes transforms in the new play Good Night, Oscar, there is no doubt. He was a big guy. [7][8], He began his career at a small 1,000-watt radio station in West Virginia and held various on-air positions at stations in West Virginia and Ohio. A beloved husband and father, athlete, administrator, and community leader, he was the son of the late I. George and Ida (Headrick) Hayes. And he did not have the ability to select the good from the others. 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. "And he ran that final 110 yards in 8.4 seconds. Consider the language of sport: We talk of youngsters being "hooked" on basketball; an antidrug commercial, ironically, boosts sports as a "natural high.". He was 82. He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and caring papa. They refused to ever not feel blessed and looked for the positive in every situation, Dana said. Although I did not know him personally, I heard he was an outstanding man at Florida A & M University. He died of You'll now receive the top Cowboys Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Bob will be remembered for his kindness, gentle spirit, quick wit and a solid Happy Birthday harmony. It ignores the subject. [9] On April 1, 1985, Chick joined The Bob & Tom Show. But as successful as he was athletically the football field at Montrose is named after him it was what happened off the field that really defines Hayes legacy. 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. It won't happen to me.' I was married to Bob Hayes from 1965 to 1976. Published in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. -- Dana chuckled when recalling how differently things would be when Montrose won and when the Rams lost. It doesn't matter anymore, because that's all over. Very odd situation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Although Yates was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death, Washington Gov. Now we can say Bob Hayes has done it all. Suite 350 Baseball seems to take care of its own better than most sports. Fax: 513.672.0381. Once Hayes and Staubach began to connect on what would become the legendary Hail Mary bombs every team in the NFL shifted gears trying to find the next Bullet Bob Hayes. The former football coach and May God be with you, and he will at all times. For a man once known as the world's fastest human, it's been a remarkable athletic journey of highs and lows. We But Reinhart helped fill that void a few years later. Face to face at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with Hayes' only sonBob Hayes Jr. Hester apparently backed down and agreed to step aside. Robert "Bob" Edward Hayes. to the hayes family my deepest regret at the lost of an american hero. Bob was born on July 31, 1945 in Binghamton, New York, and raised in Cortland, New York, a son of the late Daniel Edward (Ted) Hayes and Helen Adelia Clark Hayes. he just had to steal the spotlight! 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.