Abner Haynes, a former star working again who spent most of his profession within the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ group, has died, the group stated Thursday. He was 86.
Haynes was chosen within the American Soccer League and NFL Drafts in 1960 after a standout profession at North Texas. He ended up enjoying for the Dallas Texans in his and their first season within the AFL and was with the group after they moved to Kansas Metropolis to change into the Chiefs.
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He additionally frolicked with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets by means of the 1967 season.
“My household and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Corridor of Famer Abner Haynes,” Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt stated in a press release. “Abner was one of many first nice stars of the Dallas Texans and the American Soccer League. Within the league’s first season in 1960, Abner earned Rookie of the Yr and Participant of the Yr honors, and extra importantly, he earned the respect and admiration of his teammates and followers alike.
“Along with his on-the-field prowess, Abner was a person of braveness and management from a really younger age. He remained concerned locally effectively after his enjoying days had been over, and his legacy extends far past the gridiron. Our ideas and prayers are together with his spouse Guadalupe and his complete household throughout this tough time.”
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Haynes was the UPI Participant of the Yr and Rookie of the Yr in 1960 and earned All-Professional honors as he led the AFL with 9 speeding touchdowns and 875 speeding yards. He led the AFL in speeding touchdowns in 1961 and 1962 as effectively.
Haynes was a Professional Bowler in 1961 and 1962 and once more in 1964.
He gained notoriety within the AFL Championship Recreation in 1962 when he famously instructed a referee when selecting whether or not to kick or obtain instructed the referee, “We’ll kick to the clock.” The referee solely heard “We’ll kick” and the Houston Oilers acquired the ball first.
Fortunately for Haynes, and the Texans, Dallas received the sport in two overtimes.
He completed his profession with 4,630 speeding yards and 46 whole touchdowns.
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