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Dallas Cowboys at 50: Selecting America's All-Time Team

"America's Team'' turns 50 this year. Face it, Steelers fans and Packers fans and Raiders fans and fans of all the other teams with national followings: the Dallas Cowboys ARE America's Team because, while it can't be quantified, more people follow them than any other team in any other sport. They follow them to love...

Roger Staubach Knows How Difficult a Comeback Can Be

If there is somebody who understands what Michael Vick is going through on the field, it's former Cowboys quarterback and Hall of Famer Roger Staubach. Vick, who is expected to play for the Eagles in Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets, has just started his comeback after serving a two-year prison term on...

'Bullet' Bob Hayes Finally Gets His Hall of Fame Recognition

CANTON, Ohio – "Bullet" Bob Hayes hated his reputation as a track star who played football. He reminded anyone who would listen that he had been a football player first at Florida A&M University. Hayes, of course, will always be remembered for his title as World's Fastest Human after winning two gold medals as a...

Steve McNair's Tragic End Shouldn't Tarnish His Legacy

We tend to forget that there are human beings behind statistics -- the touchdowns, the passes, catches and tackles. The victories, mistakes and losses. Then Steve McNair, once a powerful, influential football player, but also a husband, father of four and a friend, was gunned down.As the shock of his sudden death staggered...

After Hall of Fame Selection, Doubts Cast on Letter Read by Bob Hayes' Sister

On Saturday, the late Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I and dozens of other journalists sat in the room at the Super Bowl Media Center and listened to Lucille Hester, who was introduced as Hayes' sister, read a letter that she said Hayes gave her and wanted her to read...

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05/30/12 $1,000 donated to long-time rescue squad volunteer Source: The Tribune - Elkin NC Tommy and Stevanna Benton didn't think they could afford a lift chair until Bob Hayes came into their life.
05/29/12 Defence holding strong as Shamrocks prep for Timbermen Source: BCLocalNews.com The Victoria Shamocks (2-0) didn't dominate the visiting Maple Ridge Burrards (0-2) on Friday, but they nearly did, winning 8-4.
05/23/12 Vets spread hope in cross-country trek Source: Princeton Daily Clarion - Princeton IN HAUBSTADTâMilitary veterans and friends on a mission enjoyed a warm Gibson County reception Tuesday as the motorcycle-driven "Run for the Wall" stopped for food, fuel, fellowship, leg-stretching and other necessities en route to the nation's capital.
05/16/12 City may allow alcohol in park Source: Kokomo Tribune - Kokomo IN A change in policy approved by the Kokomo Parks & Recreation Board may allow beer and wine during events in Foster Park. By a 7-2 vote on Monday, the Kokomo Common Council approved an ordinance allowing nonprofit organizations to sell alcohol during events in the park.
05/06/12 Self-published books getting into the mainstream, and... Source: Hattiesburg American - Hattiesburg MS Independent bookstores also offers the opportunity for fans to not only pick up the book but also meet and talk with them, thus putting a face with the name.

Background on bob hayes

Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (December 20, 1942 – September 18, 2002) was an Olympic sprinter turned American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.

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