Abner Haynes
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| Position: | Halfback Return specialist | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 19, 1937 Denton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Died: | July 18, 2024 (aged 86) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Lincoln (Dallas) | ||||||||||||||||||
| College: | North Texas State (1957–1959) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1960: 5th round, 55th pick | ||||||||||||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1960 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Abner Haynes (September 19, 1937 – July 18, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and return specialist in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1960 AFL draft. He was also chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1960 NFL draft.