George Hays (American football) explained

Number:80, 75, 82, 88
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:29 August 1924
Birth Place:Glassport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:211
High School:Glassport (Pennsylvania)
College:St. Bonaventure
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:44
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Fumbles recovered
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:HaysGe20

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Hays Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. http://www.nfl.com/players/georgehays/profile?id=HAY751450