
Dallas Texans Runner Abner Hayes in 1961
From a 1961 publication previewing the upcoming football season. In 1961 he would lead the Texans with 841 yards and score a total of 12 touchdowns.

Abner Haynes Scores on Patriots
Here he scores against the Boston Patriots in 1965 when he was with the Denver Broncos. In his 8-year AFL career he scored 69 touchdowns.

Abner Haynes Kansas City Chiefs
Running through the Denver Broncos as veteran defensive lineman Ed Cooke reaches out to grab him.
He made the transition with the team as they changed from Dallas to Kansas City. Still holds the franchise record of 12,065 All-Purpose Yards in Career. Inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991.

Abner Haynes Broncos vs Oilers
Broncos - Oilers action from 1966 when he was Denver's leading rusher and receiver.
Also pictured for the Broncos are offensive lineman Bob Breitenstein (#76), John Gonzaga (#79) and Larry Kaminski (#59).
The Oilers are defensive lineman Johnny Baker (#84) and linebacker Pat Holmes (#79). Wilmer Hicks (#33) is in the left-background.
Hayes scored 2 touchdowns in a 40-38 victory that day.

Abner Haynes AFL 1960 Rookie of the Year
From North Texas State he was a 5th round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers but instead chose to play for the newly formed Dallas Texans in the American Football League. He ended up leading the AFL in rushing with 875 yards earning Player of the Year Honors for 1960.

Abner Haynes
One of the AFL's early Stars. Led the new league in rushing as a Rookie with 875 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns in 1960. 4 time All-Star selection and 3 time All-AFL First Team. Returned kicks and punts as well as ran the ball. Played until 1967 and ended up as the American Football League's All-Time Total Combined Yards leader with 12,065 All-Purpose yards.

Abner Haynes
One of the AFL's early Stars. Led the new league in rushing as a Rookie with 875 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns in 1960. 4 time All-Star selection and 3 time All-AFL First Team. Returned kicks and punts as well as ran the ball. Played until 1967 and ended up as the American Football League's All-Time Total Combined Yards leader with 12,065 All-Purpose yards.

1965 Abner Haynes Topps Football Card
His Topps card from 1965. That year he joined the Denver Broncos. Used mostly as a kick returner he led the AFL with 901 return yards.

Abner Haynes Kansas City Chiefs
One of the AFL's early Stars. Led the new league in rushing as a Rookie with 875 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns in 1960. 4 time All-Star selection and 3 time All-AFL First Team. Returned kicks and punts as well as ran the ball. Played until 1967 and ended up as the American Football League's All-Time Total Combined Yards leader with 12,065 All-Purpose yards.