The Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors have overlooked former Dallas Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes for too long. This year, they again have the chance to include the Bullet.

Simply put, Bob Hayes changed the game. He was a dominant player of his era and he forced defense to go away from just using man coverage.

As world-class sprinter and two-time gold medalist, he burned defenses with speed, while still having the toughness of a true football player. He's still the only man to win a Super Bowl and an Olympic gold medal.

Blame his drug addiction or anti-Cowboy bias by selectors, but just like the famous line by former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart about porn; "I know it when I see it."

Well the same is true for Hall of Fame players. You know it when you see them.

Bob Hayes is a hall of famer.

Story: Bob Hayes nominated for Hall of Fame.

1 Comments

bob k said:

Bob Hayes was the most exciting football player of his day. Like the 3 pointer in basketball, Bob Hayes was an equalizer on the field. You always watched to see Dandy Don throw the "bomb" to the bullet. If one man can change how teams play defense then he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

August 28, 2008 12:45 AM

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