Bob Hayes

I have a question about Bob Hayes for some folks on this board older than I am. It comes from a raging debate on a baseball bulletin board. The debate started and fast baseball players. Herb Washington was mentioned and then someone crossed over to football and mentioned Hayes.

Anyway, one poster claims that in the early 1960's in a collegiate meet, Bob Hayes was handtimed in a heavily wind-aided 100 yard dash in 8.5 seconds. He claims it may have gotten little publicity because it was a meet involving historically African-American colleges (Hayes went to Florida A&M?).

Has anyone ever heard anything like this?

[6 5.5hjsteve]

Re: Bob Hayes

very, very doubtful, make the no, it did not happen. If so it would have been publicized.

[The King]

Re: Bob Hayes

Which Baseball bulletin board did you see that poster(if you even saw it there)
I am very interested to check it out.

Thankyou very much

Re: Bob Hayes

NY Mets Fans Only is the bulletin board. The particular thread is on Jose Reyes.

Re: Bob Hayes

I agree - it NEVER happened. There would have been enough play in track circles, that it would have gotten out. On the other hand, Herb Washington had an excellent indoor (not outdoor) career with several 5.9 60yds.

[The King]

Re: Bob Hayes

>NY Mets Fans Only is the bulletin board. The
>particular thread is on Jose Reyes.

Thankyou very much for your directions.

[The King]

Re: Bob Hayes

Halfmiler2 I've had no luck finding the Bulletin board which you mention.

If it's not too much trouble could you possibly provide a link???

Thankyou

Re: Bob Hayes

Go to:

http://insiders2.ezboard.com/fnyfansonlyfrm1

You may have to register but the basic service is free.

The particular thread is titled something like "Do you think Reyes is..."

[The King]

Re: Bob Hayes

Thankyou very much.
Both your link and your help have been very great.

[Falken]

Re: Bob Hayes

It was not 8.5, it was 9.0. and the race was at the SIAC (all black championships) on may 12, 1962.
Officially Hayes was given 9.3 .......

[tafnut]

Re: Bob Hayes

He's got a shot at getting in the NFL Hall of Fame now.