Rookie Bob Hayes gets free against the Redskins in 1965. Cowboy #67 maybe Jake Kupp, grandfather of Ram Receiver Cooper Kupp. Jake Kupp would later go on to play 9 years in New Orleans.
Bob Hayes & Jake Kupp, 1965 Dallas Cowboys
Bob Hayes of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch in a mid-1960s game against Washington. Hayes had the most Receiving Touchdowns for the league as a rookie in 1965 (12 TDs) and against in 1966 (13 TDs).
Bob Hayes makes a catch against the Washington Redskins in 1966
Dallas receiver Bob Hayes not only won a Super Bowl but set a World Record for the 100-Dash in 1963 and won a Olympic Gold Medal in 1964.
Bob Hayes, World Class Sprinter of the Dallas Cowboys
From his rookie season of 1965 - Bob Hayes makes a TD grab against Eagles veteran Nate Ramsey. Hayes had an icredible rookie year catching 46 passes for 1003 yards - that's a 21.8 YPC average. He led the NFL with 12 TD catches.
Bob Hayes makes a TD catch against Nate Ramsey of the Eagles
10 years as a Cowboy, 128 games, 365 catches, 7295 yards a 20.0 YPC average and 71 touchdown catches.
Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys Receiver
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys Receiver
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys 1965-1975
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes Cowboys Receiver
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes Cowboys Receiver in 1974
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes makes a Catch Against the Steelers
Here the Hall of Fame Receiver makes a catch against long-time Eagles defender Nate Ramsey.
Bob Hayes Makes a Catch Against the Eagles
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes
A 7th-round pick from Florida A&M he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1965. Led the NFL with 12 touchdown catches his rookie year and then again in 1966 with 13. An 11-year career, twice named All-Pro and 3 Pro Bowls. Among All-Time Dallas players still ranks #3 with 71 touchdown catches, 6th with 7295 yards and 8th with 365 catches. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Hayes Picture Dallas Cowboys
Not one word about him having been the World’s Fastest Human by winning the 100 meter dash at the previous Olympics?!
Not Yet, …… but thank you for adding that. I’ve mostly focused on his football accomplishments but I can revise this in the future.
Hello, I work for the Florida High School Athletic Association in Gainesville, FL. I would like to request permission to use a few of your photos for Bob Hayes as we are inducting him into our Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year in September.
Thanks,
Kelvin Richardson
Kelvin, I can’t claim ownership of anything here so feel free to use anything you want.