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Abner Haynes, #28 of the Dallas Texans, runs with the ball during an AFL game against the Buffalo Bills on November 12, 1961, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. (Hy Peskin/Getty Images)

RIP: Abner Haynes

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Evan Weiner: Some History from the original Super Bowl

Evan Weiner: Some History from the original Super Bowl

It’s good to finally hear more about the history of black players back in the 60’s. Evan Weiner recently gave a talk about the story leading up to the original Super Bowl.

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20 Legends living all across the country serve as Legends Community Directors and Coordinators. They played in different eras for multiple teams at various positions and are passionate about helping their former teammates. Their focus is to streamline communication and serve as a central resource for players to learn about programs and benefits available to them.

http://www.nfllegendscommunity.com/

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Abner Haynes and the 1965 AFL boycott.

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Abner Haynes' coin toss mistake in the 1962 AFL Championship Game.

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Abner Haynes September 19, 1937 Denton, Texas, US

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Abner Haynes is a former college and Professional Football player in the United States.

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Haynes is a graduate of North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) where he and his then teammate Leon King integrated college football in the state of Texas in 1956.

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In 1960 he chose to play for the American Football League’s Dallas Texans and led the league in rushing attempts, yards, and TDs in its first year. Haynes helped popularize the AFL in 1960, when he was the fledgling league’s first Player of the Year, and its first Rookie of the Year. He captured the AFL’s first rushing crown with 875 yards, and also led the Texans in receiving, punt returns, and kickoff returns.

Haynes spent three years in Dallas and two with same franchise when it became the Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs, and the North Texas Eagles will later retire his number (28) jersey in honor of his many achievements.

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Haynes still owns 10 franchise records, including most points in a game (30), most touchdowns in a game (5), and most career combined yards (8,442). Over his career he was regularly among the American Football League’s top ten rushers, ranking third all-time, and the all-time leader in touchdowns, with 46.

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Haynes had three games in which he gained 100 or more yards on 14 or fewer carries, and was selected to the All-Time All-AFL second team.

He has a program called Heroes of Football which connects former professional players with their communities.

Haynes is the cousin of Sly Stone, Rose Stone, and, Feddie Stone of Sly and the Family Stone.

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Debuted in 1960 for the Dallas Texans (AFL). Last played in 1967 for the New York Jets

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Career history: Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1964), Denver Broncos (1965-1966), Miami Dolphins (1967), New York Jets (1967)

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This Week in College Football History: Nov. 10-16

This Week in College Football History: Nov. 10-16

As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 146 years. RoadTripSports and College Football America is proud to present this year’s release in its entirety, courtesy of the National Football Foundation. FEATU…

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Abner Haynes of the Dallas Texans evading a Buffalo Bills tackler (1962)