Multiple offensive threat In addition to receiving, Hayes returned punts for the Cowboys and was the NFL's leading punt returner in 1968 with a 20.8 yards per return average and two touchdowns, including a 90 yarder against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times and First-team All-Pro twice and Second-team All-Pro twice. 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. Later in his career, as defenses improved playing zone and the bump and run was refined, Hayes' value was as a decoy rather than a deep threat.
Multiple offensive threat In addition to receiving Hayes returned punts for the Cowboys and was the NFL's leading punt returner in 1968 with a 208 yards per return average and two touchdowns including a 90 yarder against the Pittsburgh Steelers He was named to the Pro Bowl three times and First-team All-Pro twice and Second-team All-Pro twice 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 Later in his career as defenses improved playing zone and the bump and run was refined Hayes' value was as a decoy rather than a deep threat