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Abner Haynes
Abner Haynes, American football player (born 1937)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · July 18
Their story
Who they were
Abner Haynes was an American professional football player who was a halfback and return specialist in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1960 AFL draft. He was also chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1960 NFL draft. Chosen by the Raiders in the draft but signing with the Dallas Texans, Haynes excelled in the AFL,
Early life
Early life and integration Born in Denton, Texas , Haynes graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas in 1956. [ 1 ] He played college football at North Texas State College in Denton (now the University of North Texas ), [ 2 ] where he and teammate Leon King integrated college football in the state of Texas in 1957. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] ^ a b "Texans have no trouble in selling Haynes" . Lewiston Daily Sun . Maine. Associated Press. July 22, 1961. p. 8. ^ Ratliff, Harold V.
Why this date
Abner Haynes appears on our July 18 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
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July 18 2024.
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