Mike Haynes

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Image Gallery of Mike Haynes, Defensiveback 1976-1989

Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame Defensive Back Mike Haynes

New England Patriots Hall of Fame Defensive Back Mike Haynes

Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame Defensive Back Mike Haynes
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Hall of Fame Defensive back Mike Haynes of the Oakland Raiders battles Hall of Fame Receiver Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks

The Oakland Raiders Defender returns an interception against Seattle.

Taking on San Francisco 49er receiver Dwight Clark.

After starring at New England Mike Haynes spent 7 seasons in Los Angeles. As a Raider had 18 picks in 87 games and 3 Pro Bowls.

Mike Haynes Football Cards

While this card has him with the Patriots, he actually held out and joined the LA Raiders at the end of 1983. Ended up as the Raiders starter throughout the last 5 games and through the playoffs. During Super Bowl XVIII was a major contributor to The Raiders win over the Redskins. Washington managed only 5 pass completions to their wide receivers the whole game.

Hall of Famer Mike Haynes last season of a 14-year career, 7 seasons as a Patriot and 7 as a Raider. When he retired in 1989 he ranked #12 on the Raiders All Time Interception list with 18. His 28 as a Patriot was still #4 for that franchise.

One of the NFL's top cornerbacks during his 14-year career with Patriots ((1976-1982) and Raiders (1983-1989). Haynes was top active pass interceptor in AFC at time of his retirement in 1992. Earned Pro Bowl notice each of his 5 seasons in the league and 9 times in an 11-year span from 1976-1986. Made impact as rookie in 1976 after being selected by Patriots with the NFL's 5th overall draft choice. Intercepted 8 passes and was named AFC Rookie of the Year that season. Returned 6 picks in 1984 for a league leading 220 yards - including a 97-yard touchdown against the Dolphins. Also an effective punt returner scoring 2 touchdowns and averaging 13.5 YPR as a rookie. Had 10.4-yard average on 112 returns in his career. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. Here he is honored in the 1991 Pro Set Legends Card Set.