Abner Haynes

Abner Haynes
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Haynes displayed on a 1960 card
No. 28
Position:Halfback
Return specialist
Personal information
Born:(1937-09-19)September 19, 1937
Denton, Texas, U.S.
Died:July 18, 2024(2024-07-18) (aged 86)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln (Dallas)
College:North Texas State (1957–1959)
NFL draft:1960 / round: 5 / pick: 55
AFL draft:1960 / round: First selections
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards:4,630
Rushing average:4.5
Rushing touchdowns:46
Receptions:287
Receiving yards:3,535
Receiving touchdowns:20
Return yards:3,900
Return touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Abner Haynes (September 19, 1937 – July 18, 2024) 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.