FuneralParlour. Ward would try anybody to work with the Cowboys. Hayes was the second player (after Franklin Clarke) in the history of the Dallas Cowboys franchise to surpass 1,000 yards (ground or air) in a single season, and he did that in his rookie year by finishing with 1,003 yards. In 1992, he was inducted into the Whitworth College Athletic Hall of Fame. [3] This was followed by a second gold medal in the 4100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). CSCCa is not affiliated in any way with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or any of its programs, certifications, etc. (31) $39.95. Austin, TX 78752. Hayes has been credited by many with forcing the NFL to develop a zone defense and the bump and run to attempt to contain him.[10]. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Dallas Cowboys franchise was founded in 1960 as an expansion team. When Dallas won the Super Bowl after the 1971 season, Hayes became the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. (30% off), Sale Price NT$390.06 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (40% off), Sale Price NT$41.51 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. That "destroyed my life" Hayes wrote in his autobiography, "Run, Bullet, Run: The Rise, Fall, and Recovery of Bob Hayes.". The team has earned the most postseason appearances (28, which includes another league record of 54 postseason games, winning 32 of them), the most appearances in the NFC Championship Game (14), and the 2nd most Super Bowl appearances (8). He was the sixth of twelve children. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. As a senior, he was named to the NAIA Little All-American team. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Perhaps the greatest success in Ward's coaching career came in 1976, when he was hired by the Dallas Cowboys. NT$300.32, NT$334.61 111 West Anderson Lane Here, he also shined as a member of the track team, specifically in the events of Shot, Discus, Javelin, and Pole Vault. ROBERT WARD OBITUARY. He was a. (20% off), Sale Price NT$80.13 Robert Ward was born on October 8, 1946 to Willie Ward, Sr. and Thelma Ward in Waco, Texas. That is Bob Wards workout. They reached the Super Bowl again the next season, but lost to Pittsburgh. Hand-timed between 8.5 and 8.9 seconds, his relay leg is the fastest in history. }, First published on September 19, 2002 / 12:43 PM. Hayes earned the title "World's Fastest Human" and redefined the way the National Football League plays pass defense, but many of his accomplishments were later tainted by drug and alcohol addiction that landed him in jail and were part of the reason he was never inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following his military service, Robert embarked on a long and successful career as a computer engineer. But I knew exactly why they hired him. [9] In 1971, he received his Doctorate in Physical Education from Indiana University. His statistics were comparable or better than many of the great receivers of his day, and his career appeared worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. He was a pioneer in using data to improve performance, the utilizing novel training techniques, and applying Eastern methods to Western sports. Its 40 years old, it originated with Bob Ward.. Ward charted everything the players did in the weight room, and in training, all on computers. Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma Ward and Willie Ward, Sr.; his wife, Gloria J. Leadership, Motivation, and Professionalism. Ward is also a former Dallas ISD principal who once led Madison High School. Former House Republican leader Bob Ward, left, died Sunday at 68. [1], 70 yd: 6.9h WR 100 yd: 9.1h[a] (St. Louis, 1963) 100m: 9.9h[a] (Tokyo, 1964)200m: 20.5h (Coral Gables, 1963)220 yd: 20.6h (Coral Gables, 1963). One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. Hayes' world-class speed forced defenses, unable to cover him with the traditional man-to-man schemes of the day, to come up with many of the zone defenses that are common in today's game. First, he won the 100m and in doing so tied the then world record in the 100 m with a time of 10.06 seconds, even though he was running in lane 1 which had, the day before, been used for the 20km racewalk and this badly chewed up the cinder track. "There's a lot of pain in my heart because what I accomplished was second to none. Bob Sturm covers the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. [27] He was later inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame, Class of 2017. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. [18][19] Shortly after the announcement of the new 2004 Hall of Fame members, long-time Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman resigned from the Selection Committee in protest of the decision to leave Hayes out of the Hall. But he hasn't made it, in part because of a drug and alcohol problem in an era when the public wasn't nearly as accustomed to seeing its sports stars struggle with their personal lives. The guy they wanted was Tom Tellez, but he had accepted a job to be the track and field coach at the University of Houston, where he became one of the most decorated people in his field. CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat" In 1964, Bob Hayes earned the title "World's Fastest Human" by winning two gold medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. He also rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, gained 581 yards on 23 kickoff returns, and returned 104 punts for 1,158 yards and three touchdowns. February 1, 2022 (79 years old) View obituary. He helped Dallas win five Eastern Conference titles, two NFC titles, played in two Super Bowls, and was instrumental in Dallas' first-ever Super Bowl victory after the 1971 season, making Hayes the only person to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. In 1959, Ward returned to California and began his renowned coaching career. Bob was born to Hugh & Clara Ward on October 27, 1941 in Cicero, IL. Top 3 Results for Bob Ward in MO. His interest in strength training began when he was twelve years old, when he began lifting weights during junior high physical education classes. He went on to earn his PhD in biomechanics from Indiana University, and then returned to California where he coached track at a high school and Fullerton junior college. Dallas, TX ROBERT CARROLL OBITUARY CARROLL, Robert Robert "Bob" William Carroll, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 28, 2023. 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Original Price NT$9,262.82 In 1962 the University of Miami invited him to a meet on their campus, where he tied the world record of 9.2 seconds in the 100-yard dash, which had been set by Frank Budd of Villanova University the previous year. Ward is one of the bigger reasons why the Cowboys of the 70s became Americas Team, and there is a good chance you never knew it. Original Price NT$2,267.45 An American track and field athlete, he was a two-sport stand-out in college in both track and football at Florida A&M University. Two. Tellez suggested Ward, who accepted the Cowboys position on a trial basis. Born on January 30, 1937, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Albert and Lovera Ward, Paul is survived by his brother, Dr Bob Ward and sister, Marilyn Lovejoy. In 1974, under Ward's coaching expertise, the Fullerton Track Team won the title of California State Champions. They finally settled in Appleton, WI where Bob enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer at Thilmany and Appleton Papers. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Obituaries?Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Currently, Coach Ward is an entrepreneur working with the Sports Science Network. March 2 - 5, 2023; August 5 - 9, 2023; October 12 - 15, 2023; Please RSVP 30 days prior to event. (15% off), Sale Price NT$103.11 Ward; his siblings, Ernest Poole, Roy James Poole, Sadie Walker, Thelma Joyce of Washington and Janice Satchell; and his brother-in-law Robert Satchell. Original Price NT$49.06 Andrew Beal. Robert attended A.J. Don Perkins, a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Cowboys in the 1960s, died at 84. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert L Ward (Dallas, Texas), who passed away on March 5, 2020 at the age of 73. Original Price NT$322.44 By Teneshia L. Wright Times-Union staff writer. Original Price NT$434.94 To be such a muse is an enviable legacy. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of his Alma Mater, Whitworth College. Ward coached football and track in high school for six years. Working with the Cowboys for 13 years, Ward did extensive research on predicting success in the NFL. He was predeceased by : his father James L. Ward. You must be a currently active, certified IIMAIA instructor to attend the instructor camps. Of course, one of those losses came in a game where the Eagles were resting their starters (In Week 18 against the Cowboys), so if we take out that game, then they went 0-5 and lost those five . NT$326.61, NT$400.33 The race was also Hayes' last as a track and field athlete, as he permanently switched to football after it, aged only 21. Miami, FL 1/17/1971 CREDIT: Walter Iooss Jr. Juana Maria Cozbey. FARMINGTON Longtime Dallas Cowboys great and Farmington High School graduate Ralph Neely passed away this week at the age of 78 in his home near Dallas, Texas. On hand were six members of Bob's Gilbert High School championship team. Cowboys Wreath - Cowboys Fans - Cowboys number one fans - Cowboys home decor - Dallas cowboys gifts - Dallas cowboy front door wreath Ad vertisement by WHCraftCreations. In 1976, he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame. He never lost a race in the 100-yard or 100-meter competitions,[citation needed] but mainstream schools of the area still did not invite him to their sanctioned meets. This unique method of determining the official time therefore denied Hayes the record of being the first to officially record 9.9 seconds for the 100 meters. All of the players he worked with from high school to college to the pros said they improved because of him. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Robert's Obituary Robert A. } Hayes is also infamous for two events, both involving the NFL championship games in 1966 and 1967, both against the Packers. 5. You won't want to miss this hilarious . The Hall of Famer died in 2002, and it was a huge loss for the Cowboys family. Everyone associated with those Cowboys teams from that era owes him a thank you. His experience qualified him to serve as a member of the United States Olympic Committee in Track and Field. The only sad part to Wards career is that you could tell he never quite got over being fired, and not joining another NFL team. In the 1966 game, on the last meaningful play of the game, Hayes missed an assignment of blocking linebacker Dave Robinson, which resulted in Don Meredith nearly being sacked by Robinson and as a result throwing a desperation pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Tom Brown. 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