George Hays (American football)

For others of the same name, see George Hays.

George Hays
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Coach George Hays 1977
No. 80, 75, 82, 88
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1924-08-29)August 29, 1924
Glassport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:April 20, 2007(2007-04-20) (aged 82)
Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Glassport (Pennsylvania)
College:St. Bonaventure
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:44
Interceptions:1
Fumbles recovered:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

George Hays (August 29, 1924 – April 20, 2007) was a defensive end in the National Football League.

Biography

Hays was born George William Hays in Glassport, Pennsylvania.[1] Hays was inducted into the Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame on December 16, 1977, at the Big Ten Banquet.

Career

George Hays served in the US Army during World War II. He played football at the collegiate level at St. Bonaventure University. Then he spent three seasons (1950–1952) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, before playing his final season with the Green Bay Packers in 1953. He played as a defensive end for both teams.[2]

After his NFL career, he worked as a school teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District. He also taught at Glassport High School, Monessen City School District, and Braddock High School. All four districts are located in southwestern Pennsylvania. He was also a football coach for the University of Dayton.

See also

References

  1. ^ "George Hays Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ http://www.nfl.com/players/georgehays/profile?id=HAY751450 [dead link‍]


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