[1][16], Hayes was close to being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, but was denied the opportunity in the final round of decision making. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. The Dallas Cowboys franchise was founded in 1960 as an expansion team. [17] Others believe Hayes' legal and drug use issues marred his chances. In 1963, although he never used a traditional sprinter form, he broke the 100-yard dash record with a time of 9.1, a mark that would not be broken for eleven years (until Ivory Crockett ran a 9.0 in 1974). (15% off), Sale Price NT$300.32 Original Price NT$400.33 The team has earned the most postseason appearances (28, which includes another league record of 54 postseason games, winning 32 of them), the most appearances in the NFC Championship Game (14), and the 2nd most Super Bowl appearances (8). Ward; his siblings, Ernest Poole, Roy James Poole, Sadie Walker, Thelma Joyce of Washington and Janice Satchell; and his brother-in-law Robert Satchell. His experience qualified him to serve as a member of the United States Olympic Committee in Track and Field. In both 1998 and 2004, he was named the World Champion in the Weight Pentathlon. He helped Dallas win five Eastern Conference titles, two NFC titles, played in two Super Bowls, and was instrumental in Dallas' first-ever Super Bowl victory after the 1971 season, making Hayes the only person to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. NT$240.71, NT$254.17 At the 1964 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Hayes had his finest hour as a sprinter. Super Bowl V. Dallas Cowboys Bob Lilly in action vs Baltimore Colts Norm Bulaich . Two. $2.8 billion. They have also lived in Powderly, TX and Creston, IA. Thank everyone in the City of Dallas and in Texas and just thank everyone in the whole world. He was a pioneer in using data to improve performance, the utilizing novel training techniques, and applying Eastern methods to Western sports. Bob Ward was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday,. Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations "I feel like an outcast like I've been left out and forgotten throughout the nation," Hayes said in 1999. He went on to earn his PhD in biomechanics from Indiana University, and then returned to California where he coached track at a high school and Fullerton junior college. (40% off), Sale Price NT$553.20 #inline-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { Roger Staubach, Hayes' Dallas Cowboy teammate, along with Hayes' son Bob Hayes Jr., unveiled the bust, which was sculpted by Scott Myers. Jimmy was desperate and had to do something. In 1956, Ward began a new chapter of his life when he married his beautiful and accomplished wife, Joyce C. Ross. [20], On August 27, 2008, Hayes was named as one of two senior candidates for the 2009 Hall of Fame election. Hayes is survived by his mother, brother, sister and five children. But I knew exactly why they hired him. He was selected to represent the United States in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Links Sponsor: Audible.com - Get a free audio book when you sign up for a free trial! Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. From 1995-2001, he served as the Director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech International. Ross. [18][19] Shortly after the announcement of the new 2004 Hall of Fame members, long-time Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman resigned from the Selection Committee in protest of the decision to leave Hayes out of the Hall. Dr. Bob Ward, a pioneering strength coach who had a profound influence on the great Dallas Cowboys teams of the '70s and '80s, died recently at the age of 88. 9 | Opinion, Dallas Cowboys are on their way to becoming this centurys Chicago Cubs | Opinion, Support my work with a digital subscription, Texas Rodney Terry has the Longhorns in a wonderfully great, and terrible, position, Rare animal dashes across road, then returns with precious cargo, Texas photos show, Get ready to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. Ward charted everything the players did in the weight room, and in training, all on computers. The Cowboys are known for their funny bones as much as their football skills. Ring of Honor: Bob Hayes. Yes! FuneralParlour. Zimmerman eventually returned as a Hall of Fame voter. The decision was marred by controversy, with many claiming that the Hall of Fame Senior Selection Committee had a bias against members of the Dallas Cowboys and other NFL teams. In 1964, Bob Hayes earned the title "World's Fastest Human" by winning two gold medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has extensive experience covering Fort Worth-Dallas area sports for 20 years. Robert Ward was born on October 8, 1946 to Willie Ward, Sr. and Thelma Ward in Waco, Texas. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. #inline-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Dallas, TX. Due to the fact that the Dallas Cowboys started the 1960 season late, they were unable to participate in the draft. Wards father was a veteran of World War I, who was exposed to the mustard gas that was used in Western Europe. A true American, Bob Ward was born on Independence Day in 1933. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Born in 1933 in California, Ward was from a generation who downplayed pain, even though he experienced a lot of it when he was younger. display: block; He was born February 14, 1961 in Sinton, Texas to the late Lawrence Dallas and Edna Inez (Neill) Ward. In July 2014, after years of battling illness, he died from the effects of heart disease. The Cowboys' legendary head coach, Tom Landry, praised Bob's ingenuity. Instead, that one was a disaster. Ward's expertise in the field of Strength and Conditioning was obviously invaluable to the athletes, who dramatically improved under his guidance. As a senior, he was named to the NAIA Little All-American team. He led the Cowboys in sacks four straight seasons from 1964 to 1967 and was an All-Pro in 1969. Robert Lee Hayes (December 20, 1942 September 18, 2002), nicknamed "Bullet Bob", was an Olympic gold medalist sprinter who then became an American football split end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys (for 11 seasons). Bob Ward is perhaps best remembered for his position as head strength and conditioning coach of "America's Team"the Dallas Cowboysa position he held for 13. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect Ward died on June 28. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Ward is one of the bigger reasons why the Cowboys of the 70s became Americas Team, and there is a good chance you never knew it. Robert Dallas Ward, 55, of Bald Knob, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at his home. I never knew where Tom Landry found him, former Cowboys linebacker Thomas Hollywood Henderson told me for that book. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and close friends. Sale Price NT$1,927.36 One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. Bob is related to Joe Ward and Caprice Christensen Ward as well as 3 additional people. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal, died late Wednesday night of heart failure at 11:15 . In his rookie season, Hayes had 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the NFL with an average of 21.8 yards per catch. Robert Lee Ward was born October 19, 1927, in Teaneck, NJ. When Dallas won the Super Bowl after the 1971 season, Hayes became the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. Original Price NT$128.40 His 7,295 receiving yards are the sixth-most in Dallas Cowboys history. Working with the Cowboys for 13 years, Ward did extensive research on predicting success in the NFL. He attended Burbank High School where he was all-league in football and track. Until the Tokyo Olympics, world records were measured by officials with stopwatches, measured to the nearest tenth of a second. Jim Hines officially broke 10 seconds at the high altitude of Mexico City, Mexico in 1968 (and on a synthetic track) with a wind-legal 9.95 which stood as the world record for almost 15 years. One of the NFL's most successful and popular franchises, the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and eight conference championships. The race was also Hayes' last as a track and field athlete, as he permanently switched to football after it, aged only 21. Its 40 years old, it originated with Bob Ward.. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Monique Nicole Ward; three sons, Christopher D. Rollerson (Angela), Jason Ward (Michelle), and Thomas Miller; four grandchildren, Maya Rollerson, Christopher R. 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