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Ray Hayes

Raymond "Ray" Hayes was an American professional football fullback who played for one season for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland State Hawks and the Central State Bronchos.

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PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1935-02-25)February 25, 1935
Pawhuska, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 1987(1987-02-17) (aged 51)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolFrederick Douglass (OK)
CollegeMaryland State
Central State (OK)
NFL draft1961: 13th round, 169th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards319
Rush attempts73
Rushing TDs2
Receptions12
Receiving yards121
Games played13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Raymond "Ray" Hayes (February 25, 1935 – February 17, 1987) was an American professional football fullback who played for one season for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).12 He played college football for the Maryland State Hawks and the Central State Bronchos.

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