Wendell Hayes
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Wendell Hayes (August 5, 1940 - December 28, 2019) was a former
Early years
Hayes attended
He was mentored by Earl Meneweather who became California's first High School
He moved on to
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Hayes signed as an
Denver Broncos (first stint)
He signed with the Denver Broncos in 1964 but was released before the start of the season.
Oakland Raiders
The
Denver Broncos (second stint)
The Denver Broncos brought him back for their training camp in
In
On January 19, 1968, he was traded along with Goldie Sellers and a player to be named later to the Kansas City Chiefs, in exchange for a third (#75-Bob Vaughan) and fourth round (#102-Drake Garrett) draft choices.[4]
Kansas City Chiefs
Hayes was placed on the injured reserve list on October 31, 1968.[5] He became a starter at fullback in 1970 and kept that role four years, until being relegated back to a reserve role. He was waived on April 21, 1975.[6]
Personal life and death
Wendell Hayes died on December 28, 2019, at the age of 79, in Oakland, California. He was survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna Hayes; daughter, Jacquetta Hayes; brother, the Reverend Joseph B. Hayes; and sister, Winnie Hayes.
References
- ^ "Card Fullback Traded To Dallas". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys Obtain Roach For Quarterback Relief". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Denver Rebuilds AL Team Without Cookie". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs Work Full Squad". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Wendell Hayes on Injured List". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs Waive Hayes". Retrieved February 19, 2023.